ra
PROTESTANT REFORMATION,
PART SECOND;
Containing aList of the Abbeys, Priories, Nunneries, Hospitals,
and other Religious Foundations, in England and Wales.,
and in Ireland, confiscated, seized on, or alienated, by tke
Protestant "Reformation" Sovereigns and Parliaments.
WXZ.X.XAM CO3BETT,
LONDON:
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM COBBETT. 183, FLEEF-
STREET.
1827.
[ENTERED AT STATIONERS HALL.]
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1. THE foregoing PART of this Work contains the His
tory of the Protestant " Reformation/ the object of which
was to show, and, I trust, it has shown most clearly, that
that event " has impoverished and degraded the main body
of the people." In speaking of the motives to the produc
ing of the event, I said, that a fair and honest inquiry-
would teach us, that the chief of those motives was PLUN
DER. The inquiry was fair and honest, and it has taught
to every reader, that plunder was the main object, and,
indeed, the only object, with all the most active, and the
most powerful, of the actors in that drama of devastation.
The chief object of the present little volume is to show, as
far as my means will enable me, the enormous extent and
amount of that plunder.
2. To this end I here present to the reader the LIST,
which is described in the title-page, but which stands in
need of those short explanations which I am now about to
give ; and, when I have given which, I shall add some ob
servations, which, while they are suggested by bare justice
to our well-fed and well-clad Catholic forefathers, are, as
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the reader will see, imperiously demanded at my hands by
mercy to ourselves, their unfortunate, half- famished, ragged,
pauperized descendants.
3. The EXPLANATIONS, to which I have alluded in the
last paragraph, relate chiefly to the arrangement of the
several articles in the LIST. The order is Alphabetical
throughout, except that WALES follows ENGLAND, leaving
IRELAND to come last. The List, for England, begins, of
course, with Bedfordshire, and ends with Yorkshire*
Then, under the name of each county, the order is alpha
betical again ; the List for Bedfordshire, for instance, be
ginning with Bedford, and ending with Woburn.
4. In each article I have given, as far as my materials
would enable me, 1. a description of the nature of the
foundation ; 2. the name of the founder ; 3. the date of the
foundation; 4. the estimated yearly value at the time of
ihe confiscation by Henry VIII. ; 5. the present yearly va
lue, according to the change in the value of money ; 6. by
what king, or queen, the property was granted away ; 7. to
whom it was granted. I will here give a specimen in the^
article just mentioned. " At WOE URN. A Cistercian
"Abbey, founded near this place, in the year 1145, by
"Hugh de Bolebec. Valued at 430J. 13s. 11-Jrf., now
" worth 8,613Z. 19s. 2d. Granted, 1 Edward VI." to John
" Lord Russell."
5. Alas! when theRussells were hunting the poor Catho
lics about, in the reign of Charles II., I wonder whether
they ever thought of pious and generous Hugh de Bolebec !
Bishop TANNER tells us, that this grant was made to
Russell in the first year of Edward VI. ; Doctor HEYLIN
tells us that the people of Devonshire rose, in the second
year of Edward VI., and, amongst other things, demanded
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that some of the monasteries should be re-established;
and HUME tells us, that they were, at last, quelled, and
punished by martial law, by LORD RUSSELL, aided by
German Troops ! /Mas! and poor Hugh de Bolebec never
thought of all the while, I would almost be sworn !
6. The whole of the articles are not so perfect in their
information as is the one above cited. In some the name
of the grantee has not been to be come at ; in others the va
luation is not recorded ; in others the name of the founder
is wanting ; and, with regard to Ireland, the information is
still more scanty, and that, too, in every respect, and in
a very great degree. Nevertheless the LIST, taken alto
gether, is, I trust it will be thought, a very interesting his
torical and statistical document, and will be found very com
modious as a work of reference ; for, if you see, or hear of,
any ancient foundation, in any part of the kingdom, and
wish to know what it was, and when it arose, how it was
put down, and who got it; knowing in what county it is,
you turn to the county, which you will find in the order of the
alphabet. Then, knowing in or near what city, town, or
village it is, you turn, according to the alphabet, to the city,
town, or village ; or, to the usual name of the Abbey,
Priory, or other foundation. Thus you, with as little in
convenience as possible, get at the best information that I
have been able to give.
7. But, it is in the mass, it is as the ground of a general
conclusion, that the contents of this volume are of the
greatest importance. Here are about two hundred pages of
close print filled with a bare list of pieces of once public
property, now worth from one hundred pounds to upwardvS
of fifty thousand pounds a year each / Some few of the
things in the List, as in the cases of several of the Colleges,
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Chapters, Hospitals, and other foundations, still continue
to be public property ; but, these form but a comparatively
.small part of the general mass; and there is, after all
wholly left out of the List, the numerous private estates,
seized on and granted away by the " Reformation " sove
reigns, in virtue of acts of attainder and other means,
grounded on the adherence of the owners to the religion of
their fathers. As, for instance, estates like that of which
CowDiiY-HousE,in Sussex, was the chief seat, and which
\vas seized on by Henry VII., in virtue of the attainder of
the Countess of Salisbury and her heirs, and granted by him
to his physician, Sir ANTHONY BROWN, who obtained,
irom that execrable tyrant, manors and estates running over
a considerable part of the north-west of Sussex and of the
south-west of Surrey.
8. Besides the public property described in this List,
there were the tithes, which were thus seized on and grant
ed away to lay persons by the Protestant " Reformation "
sovereigns. Until that event took place, no man had an
idea, that it could be possible for tithes to be claimed by
any but those who administered religion. But, it was soon
found, that a large part of those tithes, the sole objects of
which were the promotion of religion, and the relief of the
poor and the stranger, had, all at once, by a mere touch of
the Protestant Wand, been converted into estates for the
already nobles and rich men. Such they continue to this
day ; and, hence those monstrous things, called lay-impro-
priations, giving, in many cases, thousands of pounds a
year to a layman, who never sees the parish, and a few
pounds a year to a clergyman who does whatever clerical
duty is done in that same parish. The whole affair was a
real tailing away from the middle and lower class, and a
giving to the nobles and the rich. Yet are there men so
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blind, or so perverse, as to think, or to pretend to think,
that the thing, called the " Reformation," ought to be looked
upon as " a blessing " !
9. The whole of the rents of the estates of the Church,
including those tithes which were confiscated and transferred
to lay-parsons, amounted to, perhaps, a third part of the
whole rental of the kingdom. There are no means of
knowing what the amount really was ; for the valuation
was, in fact, no valuation at all. It was all plundering .
with one hand and squandering with the other, as may well
be imagined, when the historians tell us, that OLD HARRY
(the name which the English gave to the Devil for many
years after Old Harry s death, and the name which the
Americans give to the Devil to this day); when historians
tell us that OLD HARRY gave a church-estate to a woman,
who had made a pudding to please him, and that Sir
MILES PARTRIDGE won a ring of church bells of him
at dice ! It is impossible to come at any thing like an exact
account of the worth of tho possessions of the Catholic
Church. Protestant writers have endeavoured to make
the Churches rental as great as possible, in order to
exhibit the clergy as monstrous devourers of the national
income. According to the recorded valuations, the rental
did not amount to more than a tenth part of the rental of
the kingdom. But, then, these valuations were founded,
apparently, solely upon the reserved rents, leaving out fines,
renewals, heriots, deodands and various other sources of
income ; and, therefore, I agree with those historians, who
think that the Church income, including the impropriated
tithes, amounted to a full third -part of the income of all the
landowners (clergy included) in the whole nation.
10. Well, then, the good and thoughtless Protestant, who
has been, as I was, duped from infancy to manhood ; well,
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then, such good Protestant will ask: " Was not this a great
4 * deal too much to be devoured by a parcel of lazy monks
" and priests and nuns, who did no work of any kind, who
" lived but to eat and drink and sleep, and who kept the
" people in ignorance ? " Now, my good brother Protestant, be
you who you may, you cannot be more zealous or more loud
upon this score than I was, for many years of my life ; until
I, at last, examined for myself, not the pages of lying,
lured, place-hunting, pension-hunting, benefice-seeking, or
romancing, historians ; but the pages of the Statute-Book and
of the books of the ancient laws of my country. This being
Ae case, you are entitled to a patient hearing and a kind
answer, from me, to this, your very natural question; a
question such as I should, about ten years ago, have been
Tery likely to put myself.
11. Now, then, if the monks and priests and nuns were
tsuch lazy people ; if they worked neither by hand or head ;
if they did nothing but eat, drink and sleep ; if this were
their real character, and this tho habit of their lives, how
can you possibly believe, that they had any influence at all
over the minds of the people? And, unless they had very
great influence over their minds, how can you possibly be-
JSieve, that they kept the people in ignorance ? What, my
friend! Were the people susceptible of knowledge ? Had
ihey (just as we have) nature s works and laws to enlighten
them ? Had they a desire to become skilful and learned ?
And, were they kept in a state of ignorance, were their ca
pacities benumbed and their propensities thus completely
thwarted by lazy creatures who lived only to eat, drink
and sleep ?
12 V By this time, you, I am sure, begin to be ashamed of
these assertions; and, the further I go the more fully will
you be convinced, that you have been and are, as I formerly
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was, the dupe of those, who now live upon the spoils of the
Church of our fathers. Now, then, is it a, fact, is it true,
that the Catholic clergy kept, or endeavoured to keep, the
people in IGNORANCE ? This is a charge that fat and
luxurious fellows of the present day are incessantly preferring
against them ; but, is it not a false charge ? That it is a
false charge you will find proved in the most satisfactory
manner, in the first PART of this work, in paragraphs from
28 to 36, and in paragraphs from 1*29 to 134. But, my
friend, look into the present volume. Turn over, zealous
hater of " monkish ignorance"; turn over to the county of
Oxford ; then go on to Oxford city. Aye ! there it is, in
that " learned University", the colleges of which are all
filled with rosy-gilled and most doctor-like Protestants, and
the walls of which colleges incessantly ring with abuse
poured forth on the Catholic religion, and especially on the
clergy of that Church, who are here, above all the places
in the world, accused of keeping the people in ignorance;
there it is, surely, that you will, my good Protestant friend,
find something in the way of proof to make good this ac
cusation ! Turn over the leaves, then, and come to the
word " OXFORD. "
13. What! Aye, do! Rub your eyes bright, and then
look again. What ! nothing at all ! Oh ! everlasting shame
on the name of Protestant ! Not one single college, hall,
or school, founded by Protestaots, nor sines the day that the
word Protestant was pronounced in England ! About twenty
colleges in all, and all founded and endowed by Catholics ;
and, as if to put the calumniators of the Catholic clergy to
shame eternal, as if to make them undergo a sort of hell in
this world, out of the twenty, eleven were founded by CA
THOLIC BISHOPS; two by MONKS; one by NUNS; and
jive by Catholic kings, nobles, gentlemen, and ladies. Aye,
and here is the record, that the University itself was founded
a5
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by ALFRED, whose father took him to Rome, where he was
anointed by the Pope himself! Nay, as if all this were
not enough, here is the record, that the teaching at this
University was begun by a monk, who came to England for
the .express purpose, and in gratitude for the services of
whom Alfred founded and endowed a monastery for him at
Winchester.
14. Thus, then, my gocd and true Protestant friend, we
have, I think, settled the question about keeping the people
in ignorance. We now come to the other assertion which
is put forth by you, namely, that this full third part of the
icnts of the nation " was a great deal too much to be de
voured by the monks and priests and nuns" and which
you have, as I used to do, repeated out of the books of the
ically devouring vermin of the present day. Yes, it was " a
great deal too much to be so devoured"; but, then, my
jiend, you are not yet aware, that your basis is an assumed
- act ; and that this assumed fact is a most monstrous lie!
In the first place it was physically impossible that they should
devour a fiftieth part of it. How, for instance, were the
fourteen monks in the Abbey of Chertsey, in Surrey, to de
vour rents, which, in cur money, amounted to 14,893/. a
\ear ? BISHOP TANNER (a Protestant bishop, mind), says,
hat " all the monasteries were, in effect, great schools and
" great hospitals (meaiirg, in those days, places of hos-
* " pitality); and were, n any of them, obliged to relieve
t many poor people every day. They were likewise houses
* of entertainment for almost all travellers. In short, thek
** hospitality was such, tl at, in the Priory of Norwich, owe
* thousand Jive hundred quarters of malt, and above
" eight hundred quarters of wheat, and all other things
* f in proportion, wei e generally spen t every year"
15. There! my good duped Protestant friend; that is
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the way, in which monks and nuns " devoured" their rents !
There were but 22 monks in this Priory ; so that, in fact,
they were the mere agents for distributing amongst the
needy and the strangers the rents of their estates. Ah !
Good God ! what has the thing called the " Reformation"
produced at Norwich ! Who is there at Norwich NOW to
.keep hospitality? " St. ANDREW S HALL," as it is now
called, which was the church of this Priory, is the Corn-
Market, and now hears, instead of the chantings of its be
nevolent monks, the chafferings and the cheapenings, the
lying and roguish cant, of sly Quaker corn-monopolizers.
The questions here now are, not how and when malt and
wheat shall be distributed to the poor and the stranger ; but,
how they shall be hoarded up, made dear, and kept from
the thirsty and the hungry. It was from the platform, on
which once stood the high-altar of this Priory, that I ten
dered to the people of Norfolk, that Petition, which they
did me the honour to pass, which was afterwards presented
to the Parliament, which now lies on the table of the House
of Commons, and which is, I trust, destined finally to be
the ground- work of measures, calculated, not, certainly, to
restore to us the happiness enjoyed by our Catholic fathers,
but to take away by law, and to give back to the poor, a
part, at least, of those Church-revenues, which, in Catholic
times, were deemed to be, and actually were, the inheritance
of the poor and the stranger ; for, this is the grand thing
for which that Petition prays; and, certainly, if the spot
from which it sprang could be supposed capable of giving it
any degree of effect, one more appropriate than the altar-
base of this munificent Priory could not have been chosen.
16. Yes, my good and duped Protestant friend, " a great
deal too much to be devoured by monks and priests and
nuns" ; and, accordingly, the monks and nuns did not, as you
have seen, devour it, nor hardly any part of it. And now,
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as to the priests, including the bishops. They could not
marry; they could have no wives; they had, in fact, no
families to provide for ; while, as to the monks and nuns,
fthey could possess no private property, could leave nothing
by will, and, therefore, were completely trustees for the poor
and the stranger. Of the manner, in which the bishops
spent their incomes, we have a specimen in the eleven Col
leges, out of twenty, founded and endowed by them at Ox
ford. But the main thing of all is, that the Catholic priest-
Jhood, taken all together, wholly maintained the poor and
the stranger, and suffered not the name of pauper to be
known in England ; and, it never was known in England,
antil the thing, called the " Reformation/ came.
17. This is a matter, which is, at this time (July, 1827)
&f infinite importance. In the Norfolk Petition, before
mentioned, we prayed, that if a part of the public property,
commonly called Church property ," might be taken away
iiy laiv, and applied to other public purposes, My anxious
wish, and my hope is, that the prayer of this petition may
finally be granted by the Parliament ; whether before the
Parliament be reformed, I cannot say; but, granted it will
be, in the end, I have no doubt ; and, with this in my mind
at is, that I put forth this little volume, the utility of which,
in the case thus hoped for, we shall presently see. But, first
we ought to consider a little the origin of this " Church
property," as it is now called, and as it never was called, and
as no one ever presumed to call it, until it had the name
given it by Protestant priests and bishops, when they once
got it into their hands. It was, in fact, the portion of the
poor, the infirm, the aged, the widow, the orphan, the
stranger, and of all the necessitous, which portion was lodged
in the hands of the clergy for just and wise distribution.
18. In the first PART of this Work, in paragraphs from
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49 to 59 inclusive, this matter is fully and clearly stated.
To those paragraphs I beg to refer the reader. There it is
clearly shown, that tithes, and every other species of income
of the clergy, were looked upon, and were, in fact and in
practice,, more the property of the poor than of the monks,
nuns, priests, and bishops. Thus it was that there were, in
this then happy country, neither paupers nor common beg
gars. But, when a part of the tithes and estates had been
seized and taken away from the clergy altogether, and when
the remainder had been given to bishops and priests, who
were allowed to marry, and who, of course, had families of
their own to feed and clothe and to get fortunes for, the beg
gars, as we have seen in PART FIRST, paragraphs 470 and
471, began to appear, and they soon " covered the land," as
^the lice did the land of Egypt. Attempts were, as we have
there seen, made to keep down their numbers by punishments
the most horrible ; so that England, which had never before
known what poverty was, now saw it in all its most hideous
forms.
19. At last, when the butchering and racking Elizabeth
had tried whipping, scourging, and even martial law, in
vain, and when she and the principal plunderers began to fear,
that raging hunger would, if not, by some means or other, as
suaged, deal them deadly blows; then, and not till then, the
POOR-LAWS were passed ; and this fruit of the famous
" Reformation" sticks to the landowners, clings fast to them,
unto the present day. -The real history of the poor-rates and
of English pauperism is given Part I., paragraphs from 227
to 237 ; and in paragraphs from 4,56 to 477. And, we are
always to bear in mind, that the money, or food, or clothing,
proceeding from the poor-rates, is the poor s property. It
is not alms ; it is what they have a right to by the law of
nature, by the law of God, and by the common law of the
land] aye, that same law, which, and which alone, gives a
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man a right to the enjoyment of his field or his garden, also
gives the poor and necessitous a right to be relieved out of the
fruits of the earth.
20. Civil society it was that caused that which is called
private property. In a state of nature, when man was
and the lands were as God made them and left them, the
lands were for the common use of all the people. When the
people of any country agreed to give up their common right,
and to permit private ownership to exist, they must have
done it with a view to make their lives safer and happier ;
and, therefore, it is impossible ; it is absolutely impossible,
that they could have contemplated, as a consequence of
their social compact, that the lives of the millions would
ever be placed at the mere mercy of the thousands, or, per-,
haps, of the hundreds. MALTHUS denies the right of the
poor to relief; he denies that they have any right to claim
relief from those who hold the lands and houses as their
private property ; and he actually recommends to the Parlia
ment to be so foolish as well as so unjust and cruel as to
pass a law to refuse relief to all who shall be born after a
certain day, and also to all the parents of such per sons. In
the way of justification of this horrid proposal, he says,
that the man wanting relief after this, " should be left to
the punishment of nature" ; that he should be told, that
the " laws of nature had doomed him and his family to
starve " ; and that, whatever might be their state of distress,
" they had no claim on society for the smallest portion of
food " ! I need hardly say, that this came from the pen of
a Church of England Parson ! Arrogant, insolent, stupid,
and cruel as it is, its source will be a question of doubt with
few men.
21. To the " punishment of nature" this stupid and
cruel projector would leave the necessitous. Well, Parson
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the poor would, I dare say, take you at your word, and
jump for joy to be thus referred to< the laws of nature.
Those laws, Parson, bid them, when they want food, to
take it where they can find it, and to care nothing about the
place or the person that they take it from. The laws of na
ture know nothing about theft or robbery or burglary.
When, indeed, in no shop, house, barn, mill, or other place,
the hungry man can discover food sufficient to satisfy his
hunger ; or, when finding it, he has not, whether by force of
arms or otherwise, the ability to get at it and eat it ; then,
indeed, I allow, that " the laws of nature have doomed
him to starve "; but, Parson, it is only when he cannot dis
cover the existence of the food, or when, knowing where it
is, he has not force to seize it, that the " laws of nature
doom him to starve."
22. We very well know, that all men are subject, and
ought to be subject, as I have, on more than one occasion,
before stated, to be called forth, to be compelled to come
forth, and, at the risk of their lives, defend their country
against a foreign enemy, and also to defend the lands or
houses, which are the private property of the possessors, in
( case of any illegal attempt to take aw r ay, or to injure, those
lands or houses. Now, suppose the country invaded, or
suppose a band of rebels to be gutting, or pulling down, the
house of a Lord. Suppose PARSON MALTHUS to go to a
poor man, to whom he has before been preaching his doc
trine ; and suppose him to call upon this man to come forth,
as a militia-man, to repel the invaders, or to quell the rebels.
PARSON. Here, CHOPSTICK! Come away, and bring
your arms to defend your country.
CHOPSTICK. My country, Parson; how is it mine, if
I have not in it even a security against being starved to
death while the land abounds in food ?
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PARSON. But, here is the law, and forth you must come,
or be punished severely.
CHOPSTICK. Law! Why, the law of nature bids me,
first, not to risk my life ; next, it bids me stay at home in
these times of peril, to quiet the alarms of, and to protect,
my wife and children.
PARSON. But, here are a parcel of rebels, gutting and
pulling down the good Lord Rottenborough s house.
CHOPSTICK. Well! Let him drive them away.
PARSON. But, he cannot; he is not able; one man
cannot fight with a thousand ; and the law commands us to
come forth to the protection of each other.
N
[Enter OVERSEER.]
CHOPSTICK. Law ! Oh, no ! Parson, the law of na
ture bids the strong to do what they please with that which
the weak have got; that law bids these strong poor men to
go and take the goods and to pull down and divide amongst
them the big house of this rich weak man; and, if I be to
be referred to that law, when I and my wife and children
are starving for want of relief; if the Overseer be to answer
my application by telling me, " that the law of nature has
doomed us to starve," surely I may refer my Lord to the
sentences of the same law.
OVERSEER. Why, John, who has been filling thy head
with this nonsense ? When did I talk to you about the law
of nature ? Are there not the poor-laws to provide for you.
in case of distress ; and do you not, in this way, partake in
the yearly rents, and,. in fact, in the ownership, of my Lord s
estate? [Exit PARSON, slipping off . ]
CHOPSTICK. Aye ! That s another man s matter, Mas
ter Pinchum ! Then, indeed, if I be a sort of a part-owner
with my Lord, it is just that I should [taking a club down
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from the rack ] go and fight for the protection of his goods
and his house ; and here I go to do my best against these
rebels.
23. This is the true, the common-sense, view of the mat
ter. Agreeably to these principles there are, and always
have been, in all countries, except in ill-fated Ireland since
the " Reformation," a legal provision, of some sort or other,
for the necessitous ; a law, of some sort, that effectually pro
vided, that they should not die for want of food and rai
ment ; and, though, in England, many attempts have been
made, by STURGES and others, to alter the law in such a
way as to make it more and more difficult for the indigent
to obtain relief; though attempts of this sort are continually
making ; they never can, upon the whole, be attended with
success ; for, before they could obtain that success, the king
dom would be convulsed to its centre ; and, indeed, it is
clear to every man of sense and reflection, that it is the poor-
rates, and the poor-rates alone, which, at this very moment,
cause the peace of the country to be preserved.
24. But, though these rates are just and necessary, we
are never to forget, that they were not at all necessary, that
they never existed, and that the hateful name of pauper
never was known in England, until that " Reformation," as
it is called, which caused the enormous confiscations, the
particulars of which are stated in this second Part of my
History. Before that time, the indigent were relieved out
of the produce of the tithes, out of the revenues of the mo
nasteries, and out of those of the manors and other estates of
the bishops. We have seen, in the first Part of this work,
how a large part of the tithes and almost all the revenues of
the monasteries were alienated from the poor and from the
public, and in what manner they became private pro
perty. As to the poor, they, after about fifty years of whip-
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ping, branding, iron-collaring, shooting, and hanging, got
a provision, such as it was, in the poor-rates : but, observe,
the public got no compensation for what the aristocracy
had taken from it ; and every man had now, if not a pauper
himself, to pay poor-rates, to make up for what the aristo
cracy had got divided amongst them!
25. A pretty large part of the tithes and of the manors
and the other estates belonging to the Bishops, the Cathe
drals, and the Colleges, remained unconfiscated, arid were
turned over to the Protestant Parsons, Bishops, Deans, Pre
bendaries, Fellows of Colleges, and other " spiritual per
sons " (as the law calls them) of the present " Protestant
Church of England, as by law established." Now, it is a
clear case, that the Parliament, which could take this pro
perty from the clergy of one religion, and give it to those of
another religion; the Parliament that could, in spite of
Magna Charta and in spite of the law of the land of a thou
sand years standing, do this, though, in doing this the Par
liament set at nought the wills, or grants, of all the founders
of the, numerous religious houses and establishments ; it is a
clear case, that all those who contend, that the Parliament
had a, right to do these things, must allow, that the Parlia
ment has a right to dispose as it pleases of all that part of
the Church property, which still continues to belong to the
nation, or, in other words, which is not private property.
The divers religious foundations were made agreeably to the
law. If the religion was to be changed, and a new one was
to be established, the property in the foundations ought, in
justice, in bare justice, to have reverted to the founders, or
to their heirs, who, in most cases, were to be found, and
were ready to put forward their claim to it. If the religion
were found to be bad, the property, the lands, the trees and
the buildings, had committed no offence. Nevertheless, the
property was all seized on by the King and Parliament. The
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Parliament gave it all to the King ; and the King, and his suc
cessors, gave the greater part of it, in return, amongst the
members of the two Houses of Parliament, or their relations !
Now, if the King and Parliament had a right to deal thus
with property, the heirs of the founders of which were ready
to claim it, surely no one can deny, that the present King and
Parliament have a right to apply to public purposes that
part of this great mass of property, which, as stated above,
continues to be the property of the public. There is, I
venture to assert, Ho man that will deny this, and especially
no man, who possesses, by descent or otherwise, any part of
the Catholic Church estates; for, what title has such man
to his estate ? What plea has he against an ejectment ?
He has no title, he has no answer, except those which are
furnished by thoseActs of Parliament of Henry VIII., which
seized, and granted to the King, the estates of the Church.
This sauce for the goose, so delicious as it long has been
acknowledged to be, must, when the time for another repast
shall arrive, be allowed to be sauce for the gander 5 and, of
this sauce Norfolk- Petition would, if acted upon, give the
nation a taste.
26. PLUNKETT, who has now been made a lord., and
about whom the bleaters in Ireland are, just now, making
such a fuss., asserted, in the debate on Mr. HUME S motion
for applying part of the clerical incomes in Ireland to other
public purposes; this PLUN ETT asserted, in the most un
qualified terms, that all tithes, glebes, and all sorts of pro
perty, called Church property, wefe as sacred from the
touch of the Parliament., that the Parliament had not more
right to sell them, or to apply them in any way, than it
had to sell, or otherwise dispose of, any parcel of any man s
private property ! Indeed, Plunkett ! What, then, are
any of those titles good for, by which men now holdjihe
immense masses of property described in this volume? If
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this King and Parliament have no right to touch that
which belongs to the nation, could Harry VIII. and his
Parliament have a right to seize and to alienate all these
masses of property, great part of which were really private
property, and had claimants, legal claimants, to demand
them-? If this King and Parliament have no right to take
public property, and to apply it to public purposes, cau
those titles be worth one single straw, which rest on Acts
of Parliament, which Acts seized on private property and
applied it to private purposes ? I might, by comparing
the tenure of what the Church parsons hold with the tenure
of private property, show the gross absurdity of the doc
trine of this Plunkett, who, I recollect, was anxious to
check the circulation of small pamphlets, because the mass
of the people were now become so much more enlightened
than formerly ; I might, by the comparison just men
tioned, show the monstrous absurdity of the doctrine of this
Plunkett : but, 1 say, no : I say, let his doctrine stand, if
the parsons like ; and, then, all the titles of all the holders
of Abbey-lands, aye, and of the greater part of the Cathe
dral and College-lands, are not worth one single pinch even
of Scotch snuff.
27. However, as there certainly is not a man in the
kingdom (except some parson, perhaps), besides PLUNKETT,
to hold a doctrine like this, we will leave PLUNKETT to have
his hearing faculties tickled by the bleaters of Ireland, and
will now go on to see a little how, if applied to this mass
of " public property, commonly called Church property,"
Norfolk Petition would work.
28. The property which remains to the nation is, I. THE
PAROCHIAL TITHES AND GLEBES. II. THE
BISHOPRIC REVENUES. III. THE DEAN AND
CHAPTER REVENUES. IV. THE COLLEGE RE-
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VENUES. Here is still an immense mass of property,
and all of it, or nearly all of it, diverted from the uses to
which it was formerly applied, and to which it was intended
that it should always be applied. But, the questions for us
here are, whether it be now well* applied ; and whether it
could not be much better applied than it now is. As to
the real amount of it, that will never be got at by the
public, as long as it shall remain in the hands in which it
now is. No man has ever been able to get an account laid
before Parliament, of the amount of t his property ! Ac
counts of every thing else can be got; but, of this no
account can ever be come at. Some years ago, a return
was made to Parliament, stating, the name of each living,
the population of the parish, the size of the church, the
state of the parsonage-house, and the annual ivorth of
the living, IF UNDER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
POUNDS ! Here was a crafty trick ! Why not state the
annual worth, if ABOVE one hundred and fifty pounds !
Why this close disguise if ABOVE that mark ? Is not the
answer ready ? To have stated the annual worth of the
whole of the livings would have shown to this beggared
people what an immense sum is swallowed annually by
these comparatively few men and their families, whose
Catholic predecessors kept all the poor, and also kept the
churches in repair out of these same tithes. The tithes of
England, Wales and Ireland have been estimated, by several
writers, at eight millions a-year. The parsons affect to
say that this is an over statement. But, when any public
functionary hears his gains over stated, and knows that he
is thereby placed before the public in a disadvantageous
light, what is his remedy ? Why, to publish an exact ac
count of what he really does receive. Aye, and this is
what the parsons would do, to be sure, if they had it in
their power to prove that their gains have been over-rated.
For my part, I am convinced, that, if we include the rent
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of the parsonage -houses and glebes, the compulsory offer
ings and fees, and all the estates of the Bishops, Chapters,
Colleges and other foundations, which, though not legally,
nor necessarily, engrossed by the Church-parsons, are so in
fact ; if we include the whole, I am convinced, that this
Church- Establishment costs this " enlightened Protestant
nation," more than TWELVE MILLIONS OF POUNDS
STERLING A YEAR; and this, too, observe, without
including further millions that are required to maintain the
POLICE - Establishment and the TROOPS, which the
public papers so frequently exhibit to us as employed in
collecting, or in aiding and defending those who are em
ployed in the collecting of tithes ! This " Church-property,"
as it is called, must, like the Debt, not be estimated by the
bare amount of itself, but, there must be added to this
amount, the cost of the army, which is required on account
of it. If we leave this out of our estimate, we shall be as
.far short of the true mark, as we should be if we were to,
leave out of the estimate of the custom and excise taxes the
amount of the salaries of the custom-house and excise
officers ; or as if we were, in our account of the cost of
post-chaise hire, to leave out the amount of the sums paid
to the post-boy and the ostler. The cost, then, of this es
tablishment is perfectly enormous : and, what is the estab
lishment worth to the nation ? Is the " service" rendered
by this body of persons, called thfe clergy, worth twelve or
fifteen millions a year? Is it worth one million? Is It
worth one pound ? Is not the name of "service " wrongly
applied in this case ? Has not this establishment now been
proved, by ample experience, to be injurious, rather than
beneficial, to the country ? Ought the incomes to be applied
to other public purposes? The stating, and shortly remark
ing on, a few well-known facts, relating to each of the above
four classes of " spiritual persons," taking the classes in
the order in which they there stand, will enable us to answer
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these questions; and, if we find the last of these questions
to be answered in the affirmative; that is to say, if we
find, that these several parcels of public property ought to
be applied to other public purposes, there will remain for
us to determine only on the manner and degree, in which
it is our duty to petition the King and Parliament to cause
the taking away, or alienation, to be made.
29> To begin with the first class, the TITHES and
GLEBES, or property now possessed by the common par
sons, or parish clergy, it must always be borne in mind,
that this property was only so much put into the hands of
the priests for the purposes of relieving their indigent pa
rishioners, of showing hospitality to the stranger, of keeping
the. church in repair and keeping up its ornaments, and of
furnishing a decent maintenance for the parish priests
themselves. This was not only the intention of the founders
and endowers of parish-livings ; but, it was the law of the
land as well as the law of the church. In the First Part,
paragraph 51, I have shown by a reference to the canon-
law, that the poor were to have relief out of the tithes.
And, to prove beyond all doubt, that this was the practice
as well as the law, I need only mention an Act of the
15th year of Richard II., which provides, that, if the living
of the parish be in the hands of any convent, the convent
shall always leave in the hands of their vicar, a part of the
income sufficient for the relief of the poor. Another
Act, enforcing this Act, was passed in the 4th year of
Henry IV. So that it is quite clear, that the tithes, glebe,
and all the income of every church living, were to be em
ployed, as far as necessary, in relieving and in otherwise
doing good to the poor and the stranger.
30. It is not necessary to say, that the income arising from
this class of public property has been wholly diverted from
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the purposes to which it was, at first, destined, and to which
it was, until the " Reformation," as we Protestants call
that sad event, fairly applied. Why, therefore, should these
parcels of property remain any longer, at any rate, in the
hands of the present possessors? If they would, even now,
do as the Catholic priests did ; if they would maintain the
poor of their parishes, and would entertain and help all
strangers in distress ; if they would repair the churches,
keep up the ornaments (there are none left, by the bye) ; if,
in short, they would put an end to poor-rates and church-
rates, and keep the poor and repair the church, they might
still keep the tithes and the glebes and parsonage houses and
gardens. But, if they will do neither of these, what reason
is there for their having the property ? <e They have law
for it." Oh, aye ! And the Catholic clergy, and more
especially the monks and nuns, had " law for it" too, and
law a little older, at any rate, than the law that our parsons
have for it. They have law for it till another law come to
take this their law away ; and what reason is there, I again
ask, for leaving the property in their possession? What
REASON is there that another law should not come to
take this their law away !
31. Most monstrously have they always been afraid of
questions like this. Most anxious have they always been
to keep out of sight the origin of the poor-rates. A Hamp
shire farmer, who had read the " PROTESTANT REFORM
ATION," told me, a few weeks ago, that, at a meeting, rela
tive to the poor, lately held at the poor-house, in his parish,
and at which meeting the parson presided, there was a great
deal said about the frightful increase of, and great hardship
inflicted by, the poor-rates, of which the parson complained
more vehemently than any body else. He (the farmer) took
this occasion to ask, in all simplicity, of his Reverence,
" how there came to be such a thing as poor-rates in
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<l England, and who it was that used to maintain the
t poor in old times" " Well," said I, " and what did 1m
say to you in answer ? " " Zay," replied he, " ha did n t
" zay much ; but ha screwed down s brows, and, looking
" as black as the very devil, ha zed, that tw oud be a good
" deal better if every man wou d mind s woan business."
This was a pincher indeed ! Our parsons know all about
the Catholic claims to tithes ; they know all about the col
lection of tithes; all about moduses and endowments and
the like ; they have at their fingers ends all the history of
the " superstitions and idolatries " of the Catholic Church :
but ignorant as horses they appear with regard to the way in.
which the poor were kept in Catholic times: and, I can
tell you another thing ; namely, that whoever dares to make
any thing public on that subject, is, if they can reach him,
ure to feel, in some way or other, the effects of their im
placable vengeance ; of the truth of which we have the most
complete proof in the curious affair of Mr. RUGGLES, to
the circumstances of which I have once before merely
alluded, but which, injustice to myself as well as my subject,
and, which is of still more importance, injustice to the mid
dle and working classes of my countrymen, I must here
fully relate.
32. In the year 1793, DEIGHTON, bookseller, Holborn,
published a book in two vols. octavo, with the following title :
" The History of the Poor : their rights, duties, and the
" laws respecting them: in a Series of Letters. By THOMAS
f( RUGGLES, F. A. S., One of His Majesty s Justices of
" the Peace for the Counties of Essex and Suffolk." In.
this work, Mr. Ruggles explained the foundation of the
right of the poor to a maintenance from the land ; he ex
plained the principle on which the Catholic Church took
charge of the poor ; he traced the Church-estates, including
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tithes, glebes, personal tithes and all, hack to one and the
same source; namely, CHARITY; he insisted, that gifts,
out of which the Church-property arose, were its, not to
bishops and priests, or to any religious order, for their own
me, but that they were gifts IN TRUST to them forcer-
tain purposes, one of which purposes was, the maintenance
of the poor ; and this his doctrine he founded and upheld
on tbe canons of the Church, on the writings of the fathers,
on the common-law of England, and on the statute-law oi
England.
33. Having established his doctrine of gifts in trust, he
proceeded to inquire, whether this doctrine ought not now
to be acted upon ; and, he came to the conclusion, that it
ought to be acted upon ; and that, not only the holders <>f
what is still called Church-property, but the holders ol"
abbey-lands also, ought, EVEN NOW, to be made to pay
annually, towards the maintenance of the poor, a fall
fourth, at least, of the net yearly profits of such pro
perty, and this, observe, over and above the proportion
that might be called for from those who held no such pro
perty ! For, he contended, and, indeed, he proved, that the
grants of the Parliament to Henry VIII. did not set aside,
nor at all enfeeble, the claim of the poor to their share of
the benefit of the gifts in trust ; and that, though the claim
had lain DORMANT for a long while, it was BY NO
MEANS BECOME EXTINCT. In short, he proposed
to revive the claim, to act upon it, and to call upon all the
holders of Church-property, whether corning from the Ca
tholic seculars or regulars, whether now held by clerical or
lay persons, to give up, if it should be wanted by the poor,
a fourth part of the net profits of their estates, be the) r of
what nature they might, for, or towards, the maintenance
of the poor, and this, too, over and above the rates paid by
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other people. He proposed, in short, that the poor should be
maintained out of the Church-property, if a fourth of its
income would do it, and, if it would not, he proposed , first
to take that fourth, and then to raise in the present man
ner, and by general assessment,, whatever might be wanted
further.
34. Observe, now, that it was no jacobin, no radical, no
republican, who proposed this ; but, in the first place, a
land-owner; in the next place, a Justice of the Peace
in two counties ; in the next place, a most loyal gen
tleman ; in the next place, one of the adorers of the
" Heaven-born 1 Pitt ; and, lastly, a most zealous Protes
tant, asserting that the Catholic Church had "rested on
fear and superstition," and that the " Reformation," spring
ing up at the " magic touch of Henry VIII.," gave rise to
a system " more consonant to the principles of sober piety
and good sense " ! A sort of " piety " and " good sense "
that had, it seems, Mr. Ruggles, little to do with charity,
or with an honest execution of " trusts "! However, such
was the author of this book ; such was the maintainer of
these doctrines. "And," the reader will exclaim, "why
Were the doctrines not acted upon ? " Aye ! that is the
pith of the story : that is the very thing we are going to see.
" See !" the reader will exclaim ; u but, what answer was
given to Mr. Ruggles ?" Alas ! reader, no answer was
given to poor Mr. Ruggles; but he soon found himself under
the necessity of answering himself. In short, HE PUB
LISHED A SECOND EDITION OF HIS BOOK,
LEFT OUT ALL HIS ABOVE-MENTIONED DOG-
TRINES AND PROPOSALS, AND ALMOST BEG
GED PARDON FOR HAVING PUT FORTH
THOSE DOCTRINES AND PROPOSALS!
35. " What !" exclaims the honest reader, " an English-
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" man do this ! an English Gentleman do such a thing as
" this !" O, yes ! And your " Gentlemen of England," as
that former demagogue and now creeping courtier, Sir
Francis Burdett, calls them, have proved to the world, by a
long series of acts, that they are, generally speaking, the
meanest and most cowardly of all mankind. But, what was
it, then, that this poor Thomas Ruggles, Esq., this unfor
tunate Justice of the Peace for the counties of Essex and
Suffolk; what was it that the poor man left out of his
second edition ? We will now see what it was that he left
out, what words he ate, in order to appease the wrath of
the parsons ; for he expressly says, in the preface to his
second edition, that " HIS PRINCIPLES AS A
FRIEND TO THE HIERARCAY, HAD BEEN
SOMEWHAT CALLED IN QUESTION," in conse
quence of his attempt " to revive the claim" of the poor on
the revenues of the clergy. Poor fellow ! That was enough
for him! He was marked out for vengeance : he evidently
saiv it ; and published his " second edition " in order to
save himself, if possible. And, now let us see what it was
that the poor, terrified " Esquire" left out.
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36. In the Preface to his firs t edition, he is speaking of
the monstrous burdens on the land, especially of the poor-
rates ; and, here he says, that, in his book, he has made an
inquiry into the matter. " More especially," says he; and
then he goes on in the following words ; and, mind, these
words that I am now going to copy here, are left out in the
second edition. The poor " Squire" re-publishes, in the
second editio n, the Preface to the first edition ; and, at the
end of the thirteenth paragraph of that preface he leaves
out, he sinks, he eats the words, and every word, of the fol
lowing passage : " more especially as to that part of the
" case, which relates to the productiveness and application
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" of those estates which were originally given to the clergy,
" in trust for eleemosynary purposes ; but if the laity
* were to claim from the legislature, that equity which the
" Court of Chancery would decree on a bill filed in com-
" mon cases, on complaint of a cestui que trust ; that the
" trustees should fulfil those trusts, for the purposes for
" which the estate was granted ; a cry of, * the church is
" in danger, much more serious and distressing would arise
throughout the land, than any attempts of the sectaries
" have occasioned. This also requires the attention of the Mi-
" nister ; but the pen of no individual can ever be expect-
" ed to rouse him to action on this point ; nothing but the
te public voice is equal to that effect ; such an equitable
" decree of the legislature, clashing with the interests of so
" reverend a portion of our fellow subjects." Poor Squire !
He was compelled to eat these words even in his Preface !
But we are now to see what a dreadful meal, or, rather r
counter-vomit, he had to undergo, in the work itself.
37. In his 27th Letter, first edition, after describing the
origin of tithes, he speaks of the practice as to the distribu
tion of them. The following are his words, which words
he leaves out in the second edition. " That such was their
" origin, is not only the true theory; but, that, in former
" days, the practice flowed in conformity with the principle,
" has been already proved in the instance of an applica-
" tion from St. Augustine to Pope Gregory, with respect
" to the distribution of tithes ; from ancient canons of the
" church, and from other instances, where the three-fold or
"four-fold division of the tithes was directed, as the sees
" of the Bishops were, or were not, endowed. The writings
" of the fathers also corroborate the proof of this theory, as
" well as of the practice ; and the evidence of those who
" first held thesefiduciary estates for the benefit of thepoor
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" and the church, is evidence of the highest authority, and
" establishes the most convincing proof. The statute law
" also proceeded on this idea ; or else the legislature looked
" on the possessions of the ecclesiastics as the property of
" the kingdom, in the reigns of Richard II. and Henry IV."
Yes ! the parsons of Essex and Suffolk did not like to
hear of any " division of the tithes, or any distribution of
them." They did not like to hear of "fiduciary estates";
that is to say, trust-held estates. And so the poor Squire
found that his safest way was to swallow all this down
again.
38. The next is a still bigger mass for poor Squire
Ruggles to get back down his throat. He has been, in the sen
tences immediately preceding what I am now about to quote,
speaking of the turbulent times (from Henry V. to Henry
VIII., and the still more turbulent in and after this last
reign) which caused the above-mentioned claim of the poor
to lie dormant. Then he goes on in the words which I am just
about to quote, and which words the poor Squire has wholly
sunk in his second edition : " No wonder, that" [during
the turbulent times, and after the Reformation,] " these
" claims should have remained dormant, but, it by no
" means follows, as a consequence, that because such rights
" of charity as these, owing to the rough and unsettled cir-
" cumstances of the times, were dormant, they should
" BECOME EXTINCT, especially when so large a por-
" tion of the revenue still remained to the Church ; the
" possessors of which, however charitable in their DOC-
< < TRINES, by DEGREES WITHDREW THE RIGHT-
" FUL AND ACCUSTOMED PROPORTION OF
"THEIR ESTATES FROM THE REPAIR OF
" CHURCHES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE
" POOR ; and although they still presided in our high
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" court of conscience, and through the ensuing century
" <*ave us chancellors, were, notwithstanding, very careful
" how they permitted such a claim to be established over
" the estates of the dissolved monasteries : knowing that
" their own possessions were held by the same tenure,
given, at first, for the same purposes, and liable to simi-
" lar trtists" No wonder that the Squire s " principles"
as a friend to the hierarchy, were somewhat " called in
question." No wonder that he was compelled to swallow
these words.
39. Having told us, that the claims , though they had
been dormant, were not extinguished, he proceeded to
prove, that the right still existed in 1793, as good as it was,
as complete as it was, in the 12th or 14th century, never
having been weakened by any positive law. The following;
is the passage ; most excellent it is ; and it is unnecessary
for me to add, that it was left out of the second edition.
" We all know, that a claim to the third or fourth part of
" the ecclesiastic revenue for the benefit of the poor, is
" nearly vanished in the oblivion of past times ; but a right
"may remain, although the use of it has been long nc~
" glee ted. A maxim of law prevails in ecclesiastical rights,
" indium tempits occurrit ecclcsite ; the poor are a part of
" the Church ; the possessions of the Church are the posses-
" sions of the poor ; the revenues have been so styled by the
" fathers of the Church ; they were obtained in the name
" of the poor, for the love of God: are not the poor, there-
4< fore, permitted to claim the benefit of the same maxim?
" Is not that the law of the part, which is the law of the
" whole ? At least there is as much justice in the maxim
" for the one, as for the other ; therefore, nullum tempus
" occurrit pauperibus. If positive ordinances of the state
" have not destroyed this right, no length of time should be
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* allowed to weaken it. Let those who doubt the truth of
4< these assertions, find, if they can, an affirmative injunc-
* tion, that the Church should hold its revenues free and
" clear of those trusts, for the benefit of the poor, which
** were created by the donors, when they gave their lands
* and tithes for eleemosynary purposes ; no such discharge
* is to be seen in the Acts of Parliament in the 27 and
" 3i Henry VIII., which empowered the crown to alienate
** the possessions of the monasteries : those, therefore, who
* are possessed of estates, which were formerly monastic,
* i held them QUOD HOC, subject to the same equitable
" claim." Alas ! for poor Justice Ruggles ! No wonder,
jgood God ! that his " principles, as a friend to the hier-
* ; archy, were somewhat called in question." However,
here we have law, not only equity, but law also, for going
with a demand, if we chose it, on the holders of Abbey-
lands for a part, at least, of their revenues !
40. One more extract shall finish ; and, a pretty complete
jinish it is : for, it contains nothing short of a proposition, to
take away from all holders of what is, or what ever was, ec
clesiastical property, a full fourth part of the net annual
profits of such property ! Not a word, not a breath of this,
in the Squire s second edition ! " MUM !" say the Squire;
but I have found out the first edition ; and in that the
Squire shall now be heard. " In any future revisal of the
** laws, respecting the poor, their maintenance, employment,
" and relief, it may be worth the attention of the legisla-
" ture to call to mind for what purposes the ecclesiastical
* revenues of the kingdom were originally granted, to in-
mt quire whether they are employed in those purposes;
" to investigate the fact, on what trusts and on account of
" what duties, the clergy originally received the clerical es-
** tate ; and to ask whether those duties and those trusts
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u are now fulfilled? and when they are convinced of the pur-
" poses for which those estates were originally granted , and can
" find no positive law to abrogate those purposes, and per-
" ceive that the poor stand as much in need of the perform-
" ance of those duties, as they did when the estates were first
" granted to the Church ; the principle on which the legis-
" lature should proceed is manifest. I am aware of the
l( nature of such investigations, and fully sensible that no
" man can expect, in those whose performances of the du-
" ties, for which they have received their estates, is chal-
" lengedand brought to the test, a favourable audience, nor
u expect from them a candid interpretation of the motives
" which instigate to the inquiry ; but be that as it may ; the
" present situation of the poor ; their wretched state ; their
" increasing misery ; the increasing burthen upon the public
" for their maintenance ; these warrant the inquiry ; the in-
" quiry brings to light the evidence ; the deductions are the
" consequence of a free and candid use of the reasoning
" faculties ; if any error lie either in fact or argument, can-
" dour requires an explanation from those who conceive that
" there is the Jeast intention in the writer to mislead the
"judgment of the public ; which explanation will be thank-
" fully received ; as it will, nevertheless, tend to establish
" one great object of this investigation, that is truth. As-
" suming, therefore, the foregoing state of the matter as fact,
" would it be a hard compromise with the possessors of
" ecclesiastical estates, that those in the possession of lay
tf patrons, on whom no parochial duty is incumbent, should,
<l after a medium of the poor rates has been taken through"
" out the kingdom for the last three years, bear the in-
" creased expense of the maintenance of the poor alone,
" until the rate upon their ecclesiastical estates amount
" to one-fourth of the net annual receipt of their profits,
" before the lay estates be further encumbered ; and that
b5
" the clergy should be rated in the same proportion ? **-
Not one word of all this in the second edition !
, . . >
41. These opinions, doctrines, and, especially, this last
PROPOSITION to take away a fourth part of the re
venues even of the lay impropriators and from the abbey-
land holders, as well as from the parsons and bishops,
must have obtained for, and secured to, poor Squire Ruggles
a comfortable time of it \ This book came out just before
high Anti- Jacobin times, when it was pretty nearly as
much as a man s life was worth to express a doubt of the
excellence of the Church establishment. The Church pro
perty and all private estates in general had been confiscated,
or nearly so, together, in France ; plunder, guillotining,
burning of nobles houses, putting royal persons in prison,
and, finally, to death : all these had, in France, come along
with, in company with, a taking away of tithes. " Look
" you there !" said our parsons : " see the dreadful conse-
11 quences of touching tithesl If you touch tithes, you see,
" plunder,, murder, house- burning and king- killing, and
" atheism must follow ! They must all follow, if you touch
" tithes." This was the cry of the parsons, throughout the
whole of this then deluded country. Every one was called
an enemy of GOD as well as of the King, if he but hinted a
doubt of the wisdom of suffering this Church clergy to
swallow up so many millions a year. In this state of things,
the arrogance of the parsons was beyond description. They
were as active as they were arrogant And, at a time when
a man dared hardly speak his mind inprivate conversation,
if his sentiments were at all hostile to the parsons, judge,
reader, of the life that poor Justice Ruggles must have led,
until he publicly, in a second edition, published his recanta
tion, and in the face of the nation, did as good as do pen
ance for his sins against Tom Cranmer s and Old Betsey s
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Church, " as by law established." Judge of the life that
he must have led, at a time, when not to bow to the earth
before a Church parson, was to run a risk of being deemed an
atheist and a jacobin, and when such deeming had its
practical effects always at hand, ready for the victim. As
to tradesmen and farmers, they dared not open their mouths
to speak of a parson in any terms but those of positive
praise. It was during this" reign of terror," real reign of
terror, much more real than it ever was in France, that poor
Squire Ruggles recanted*. It is very curious to observe the
effect of the reign of terror in this case. The Squire wrote
the matter of his book in 1792, and published it in a periodi
cal work, called the * ANNALS OF AGRICULTURE." lie
published the first edition, in the book-shape, very early in
1 793. Now, observe, the war against France was not begun
when thiseditionmusthavebeenz^/Aepress. Sothatthe reigu
of terror had not commenced, and could not have been anti
cipated, when this first edition, with all the above quoted
passages in it, went to the pres.i from the hands of Mr.
Ruggles. But, when the second edition went to the press,
the reign of terror was in full swing ; the Act of Habeas
Corpus was suspended ; and there was an Act to empower
the Ministers to imprison, just where and when they
pleased, any body ( Squires not excepted) THAT THEY
MIGHT SUSPECT of treasonable practices ! No won
der, therefore, thac Mr. RUGGLES changed his tone, re
canted, and expunged the passages which were offensive to
the parsons^wbo now saw plenty of barracks and German,
troops in the country, and who, to use their own phraseology,
aiade the " enemies of social order and our holy religion
shake iu their shoes !
42. Without stopping here to congratulate my readers
(which, had I room, I would, in the strongest and fullest
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terms that our language admits of) on the change which
thirty years of war and borrowing money have produced
relative to the parsons ; without stopping to congratulate my
readers on the amazing change in the minds of the people,
relative to these same Church parsons, I now proceed again
to ask, what reason is there that this great mass of property,
now used solely by the clergy, should not be applied to some
other public purpose; and, again I come (after my long but
most useful digression relating to Mr. Ruggles) ; again I
<-ome, to that class of property, which is in the hands of
the common parsons, or parish clergy. This class of pro
perty consists of several sorts, tithes, great and small, land,
glebes, tithes in money, parsonage-houses arid gardens, com
pulsory offerings, compulsory fees. These, like all other re
ligious property, whether secular or regular, were made,
granted, or established, in trust. The objects, that they
were intended to effect, were, to make a sure provision for
the poor, to build, repair and ornament churches, to, keep
hospitality for the stranger, and to support unmarried
priests, to be the personal friends, comforters, advisers, ad-
jnonishers of all their parishioners; aid, particularly, to
tr.achall the CHILDREN of the parish their moral and
religious duties : and that, too, not by merely the reading
of prayers to them and the reading of what are called ser
mons to them from the desk, or pulpit; but by personal., in
dividual teaching, the church being, at certain appointed
times of very frequent occurrence, a real religious and 1
moral school. Are these objects now effected by the means
of these several sorts of parish-church property ? Will any
man say, that any one of these objects is now effected by
the parish clergy? Will any man say, that any one of
ihese objects is now effected, or attempted to be effected, by
means, for instance, of the 2s. 9d. in the pound, which the
tatizcns of Lon4pn pay, 31 tit ie^ on the rack-rent of thei?
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houses ? When that tithe was settled, there were no poor-
rates, no church-rates ; and the poor and church were, of
course, to be maintained out of this 2s. 9c?. in the pound ;
and, as Mr. Ruggles most justly observes, there never has
been any law passed to release the city-clergy of this claim
on the tithes.
43. Besides, as to the public utility of the thing, it is
perfectly notorious, that there are now about forty different
religions, all professing to be founded on the Bible ; it is
equally notorious, that a very small proportion of the people,
even in England and Wales, go to the Established Church,
and that, in Ireland, there is not above one person out of
seven that goes to that Church. In the Hampshire list of
persons taking out game-certificates for 1825, there was one
parson out of every thirteen persons ; so that, if this were
the case generally, a thirteenth part of all the sportsmen in
England consisted of parsons alone. It is notorious, that
there is a very large part of the parishes, even in the
finest counties in England, in which the parsonage-houses
have been suffered to fail down and totally disappear ; and
it is equally notorious, that, in more than one half of the
parishes, there are no houses that the parsons deem Jit for
them to live in, while, at the very same time, large, even
enormous, sums of money have been voted out of the taxes
for the " relief of the poor clergy of the Church of
England." It is notorious, that, in numerous parishes, the
churches have been suffered to tumble down, and to leave
scarcely a trace behind, while the tithes do, nevertheless,
continue to be most rigidly exacted by the parsons. It is
notorious that many of the parsons have several livings;
and that many receive the tithes for years together, without
ever setting their eyes on the parish. It is notorious, that
a considerable part of the parish-parsons are, at the same
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time, colonels, captains, or subalterns, in the army, or navy,
and that they continue to receive half-pay as such officers,
though the half-pay is held, by the Government, to be a
retaining fee for future service, and though the law
forbids these men ever to be military or naval officers again.
Lastly (for the enumeration would never end), it is notorious
that a large part of these parsons are Justices of the Peace,
and are, at the same time, rectors or vicars of several pa
rishes each.
44. It being manifest, then, that the revenues received
by these persons are not applied as they formerly were, and
that they are not applied to any beneficial public purpose,
we must determine, that they ought to be otherwise applied ;
that they ought to be applied to some really useful public
purpose. To what public purpose I will speak of by-and-
by, and also of the manner and degree of the alienation,
or subtraction.
45. Next coine the ENORMOUS REVENUES OF THE
BISHOPS, several of whom have died, of late years, each
leaving personal property to an amount exceeding two hun
dred thousand pounds, after having lived in the style of
princes. AVill any man say, that this ought to be, and that,
at the same time that these men s gains and accumulations
are thus going on, the people at large, ought to see one mil
lion six hundred thousand pounds of the money raised on
them, taken from them, in taxes, or out of public loans,
voted away for the " relief of the poor clergy of this
same Church ? " Will any man say, that this ought to be ?
Will any man say it, let him be who or what he may ?
46. As to the Deans and Chapters, of what use are they
to the nation ? As far as I have ever heard, it is not even
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pretended that they perform any duty, any services at all to
the public, to either king or people : and, besides, the per
sons who receive the revenues of the Cathedral Churches,
have generally, if not always, a parish-living besides, at
many miles distance, and, sometimes, two or three such
livings ! Yet, as this SECOND PART of my work will
show, the Chapters have immense estates. And is there a
man on earth, except he be one who gains by the thing,
who will say, that the nation s estates ought thus to be
used ? Will even Sir James Graham say, that the fund-
holder, who has lent his money to those, who, in fact, enjoy
the greater part of these and all such like estates ; will even
Sir James Graham say, that a farthing of interest ought to
be deducted from the fundholder, while there is any part of
this public property unapplied to the liquidation of the debt
due to him ?
47. The Colleges present us with another immense mass
of public property, from which the parsons and the aristo
cracy alone derive, or can, under the present regulations,
derive any possible advantage. The estates of these Col
leges are very great in worth, and, of course, in yearly
amount. This amount is divided amongst parsons, who
are the schoolmasters to the aristocracy ! As to the na~
tion at large, it can have no share in the benefit produced
by these estates, seeing, that the scholars are admitted only
on such terms as must effectually shut out all the middle
and working classes. And, are we, then, going to back the
men, who would strip our neighbours, the fund holders,
while these estates remain to be used for the exclusive bene
fit of the aristocracy and their schoolmasters ? These es
tates, like all those which are held by the rest of the clergy,
are public property ; as such they may be dealt with by the
King and Parliament. It would be hypocrisy, calling for
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the punishment of the cat o nine tails, to pretend that this
great mass of public property, or, that the whole of the
Church Establishment, all taken together, is of any use to
the public, as it is now employed. It is a large part of the
property of the whole country, divided amongst, and enjoyed
exclusively, by the aristocracy. That is the real fact.
The Bishopricks, the Parish-livings, the Deanships, the
JStalls, the Fellowships, are, in fact, all in their gift. The
property is, in short, the public s in right and in name, and
the aristocracy s in possession and enjoyment. And, as to
its being necessary for the religious instruction of the peo
ple, that is the very thing that I have showed to be false, in
the very first Paragraph of the first Part of this work ; to
which I beg the reader to turn, if he have it not in his recol
lection. In short, this is a great and enormous mass of
public property, now enjoyed by the few ; and the time is
apparently not far distant, when all men will be convinced
of the necessity of applying it to purposes of a really public
nature, or, in one word, to the liquidation of part of the
Debt.
48. With regard to the manner of withdrawing this pub
lic property from the control that it is at present under, the
means vould be an Act of Parliament, and, provided the
provisions of the Act were effectual, the manner might be
as mild as the parsons themselves could have demanded,
even in " Anti-Jacobin" times, when the workings of our
avenging friend, the DEBT, were not perceived. The de-
yree would be a matter of more difficulty ; or, I should say,
it would require a little more thought. There are two opi
nions with respect to new regulations ; the one is, that there
ought to remain no Church-establishment at all, but that
each sect, or sort, ought to be left to provide for its own re-
Jigious instructors. The other is, that there ought to be an
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establishment upon an almost apostolical allowance. 1 am
/or the former ; because, as long as there is an establish
ment, making a part of the state* there must always be a
contest going on amongst the divers sects for a preference of
some kind or other. Before, however, we can say, what the
degree of alienation or subtraction, ought to be, we must
know which of these two changes would be adopted. But,
one thing I am fixed on, and that is, that I, for my own.
part, would never join in any petition to king or parliament,
for any new modelling or any alienation, or subtraction, of
these public revenues, if such petition stopped short of tak
ing, and applying to public purposes, nine-tenths of these
revenues, taken as a whole.
49. If any one should be disposed to characterize such a
deduction as harsh, I here, before-hand, beg leave to ob
serve to him, that I have no desire to see any deduction at
all, if the nation can continue to pay the interest of the
Debt in full and in gold of standard weight and fine
ness. I look upon this immense mass of public property as
enjoyed almost exclusively by the aristocracy and its imme
diate dependents. I do not like this ; but, for me, let it
still be thus, if the fundholders can continue to be paid as I
have just stated. But, is there a man in the world, who
will not say, that every shilling s worth of public property
ought to be applied to the payment of the Debt, before a
thought be entertained of taking from those who have lent
their money any portion of their right to a demand of pay
ment? Vv e have seen, that Mr. Ruggles insists on the right,
the legal right, of the nation, to demand, that the Abbey-
lands, that is, that all property seized and granted away by
the "Reformation" sovereigns and Parliaments, whether it
consist of lay impregnations, Abbey -lands, or what not,
though now in the hands of lay persons, and deemed private
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property ; we have seen, that he, who was a land-owner, a
Justice, and, I believe, a lawyer, insists, that apart of even
this property could be legally, and might be justly, applied
to the public purpose of relieving the poor. Now, as for me,
I never wish to see proposed an^ measure that shall touch
this description of property, which may now fairly be called
private properly. But, is not a man s stock-certificate;
is not that private property also ? Has he not, to a cer
tainty, given his money for it? Therefore, though God
forbid the necessity should arise, I have no hesitation
in saying, that I would rather see even the lay-impro-
priations and the abbey-lands resumed by Act of Par
liament, than see an Act of Parliament making a great de
duction from the property of the fundholder ; and most as
suredly, I Avould much rather see a resumption of grants
by the Crown of the lands and houses and mines and other
property, which the Crown has granted away since the reign
of Henry VIII., out of the ancient Crown estate; and, as
we always ought to bear in mind, which granting away has
been the cause of that continual" and copious drain, the
Civil List. But of all the horrible things in this world,
would not the most horrible be, to borrow 1,600,000. to
make a present of to the parsons of the Church ; and, to
reduce the interest of the Debt ; that is to say, to take
away a part of the property of the fundholder, who lent the
money thus made a present of ; to take, I say, part of his
property away while the clergy were suffered to keep the
1,600,000/. ! Observe, that, during the years, during all
the years, that the Parliament was making the Church clergy
a present of 100,OOOZ. a year, the making of loans was
going on : so that, this 100,OOOZ. a year came out of the
loans : it was borrowed money ; the lender is to be paid
his- interest ; and, will any man say, that it is not most hor
rible to think of deducting from this interest ; to think of
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doing this on account of the poverty of the state, while the
state suffers the clergy to keep this money ?
50. The thing called QUEEN ANNE S BOUNTY is an.
annual sum, taken from the people, to be given to the
Church parsons, in addition to all their monstrous revenues.
What pretty names they give to these things ! The Crown
had, for part of its income, the tenths and first fruits of
the clergy. QUEEN ANNE was the sovereign when this
branch of income was granted away from the Crown, in
order to augment the value of small livings; but, one good
turn deserves another ; such "generosity" in the Queen
merited a return ; but, alas ! the people had to make the
return ; and, accordingly, they have had to pay more to the
Civil List ever since, on account of this " Bounty " than the
" Bounty" itself amounts to. However, here is another
great annual sum (in addition to the tithes and all the other
things that we have before seen) going from the pockets of
the people into those of the clergy.
51. Here, again, we have another effect of the Protestant
" Reformation." Before that event there was no Civil
List. Poor-rates, Civil List, Queen Anne s Bounty, Septen
nial Bill, NATIONAL DEBT; all, yea all, are the fruit
of the event, called " the Reformation"; and, though the
rest might, or may be overcome, THE DEBT CANNOT,
without making a change in that Protestant Church, to esta
blish which on the ruins of the Catholic Church, the debt
was made ! All history, though full of instances of retri
bution, does not, I verily believe, throughout its thousands
of volumes, furnish us with one so complete, so striking,
and reading to mankind so tremendous a lesson as this.
Here, at this moment, is England, famed, during fifty ages,
for her liberties and her laws ; but, still more famed for the
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happiness of her people, and the plenty in which they lived :
here she is, and here she has been for years, avowedly in
deep distress, engaged in contrivances for getting rid of her
people, who are petitioning to be transported from their
native land, in the hope of mending their miserable lot !
Here she is, covered with the disgrace of ten times the
gaol-room that was formerly necessary, and with that of a
regulation, which allots to the convicted felon in her gaols
more and better food and raiment than to the honest
labouring man in her woods and fields? And, what
is the cause of this ? The DEBT is the sole cause ;
for that renders monstrous taxes necessary; they ren
der a great standing army necessary; so that it is the
Debt, and that alone, which has made England the
most degraded and miserable of countries, Ireland al
ways excepted. And what caused the Debt? An Act
of Parliament for the making of loans and paper-money.
And for what were loans and paper-money made ? Why,
the very act itself declares, that they were made for the
purposes of waging a war, in order " to keep out Popery,
" and to preserve the Protestant Church as by law esta-
** blished ; " so that the Debt is an invention and institu
tion as purely Protestant as half-pay parsons are, or as is
the treadmill itself. And, at last, that Debt, that Protestant
Debt, which was created for the declared, nay, the boasted,
purpose of preserving this Church, now threatens this
very Church with destruction; now fixes its eyes on the
property of that Church as the first thing to fly to in case
of necessity ; and that such necessity will and must arise,
and is even now at hand, where is the man of sense
who does not believe? And, where is the just man who
will not say, that those who have lent their money for the
waging of wars to " keep out Popery" ought not to be
bilked of one farthing of their demand, while there is left to
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the Protestant r clergy a single ear f of wheat, or a single
blade of grass ?
52. Here I conclude. I had, before (in the First Part)*
given a history of the manner in which Church property
had been dealt with heretofore. In this Second Part I give
an account of the property, show the worth of it, and who
has it. In this INTRODUCTION, I have endeavoured to
show, that it is just and reasonable, that the immense mass
which still continues to be public property, ought to be dealt
with again, and legally applied to purposes really public;
and, as a reward for all the labour I have bestowed, I am
quite satisfied with the firm belief, that the day is not far
off, when the knowledge that I have communicated, and
when the principles that I have taught, relative to this great
subject, will be adopted by persons in authority, and acted
upon to their full extent t
Here I had signed my name, and was about to put the date*
It was on its way from my mind to my hand, when I stopped
my hand all at once and exclaimed : " Good God ! the
" ninth of July \ the anniversary of my sentence of two
" years imprisonment in a felon s gaol, with a fine of a thou-
** sand pounds to the King, and, at the end of the two
" years, with seven years bail, myself in three thousand
" pounds and two sureties in a thousand pounds each ; and
" all this monstrous punishment for having expressed my
" indignation at Englishmen having been flogged , in the
" heart of England, under a guard of German troops ! Good
" God!" exclaimed I again; " What! am I, on the annk
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" versary of that day, which called forth the exultation of
" the Hampshire parsons, who (though I had never com-
ff mitted any offence, in private life, against any one of
* them) crowed out aloud, in the fullness of their joy, Ha !
" he s gone for ever ! He will never trouble us any more \
" and who, in a spirit truly characteristic of their corps,
" actually had, as a standing toast, ( Disgrace to the ME-
" MORY of Cobbett. What!" exclaimed I again, " and
" am I, on the anniversary of that very day, putting the
" finishing hand ; yea, sending from under my fingers to
* the press, the last, the very last words, the completing
" words, the closing point, of a work, which does the JOB
" for them and for all their tribe ; of the former part of
" which work, I, myself, have sold forty thousand copies,
" containing six hundred and forty thousand Numbers ;
" and which work is now sold in .English, in two Stereo-
" typed Editions in the United States of America ; which
" work has been published in New York in Spanish, at
" Paris in French, at. Geneva in German, and at Rome in
* Italian ; and all this took place just about sixteen years
* after these Hampshire parsons had taken for a standing
" toast : * Disgrace to the MEMORY of Cobbett ! " And,
then, feeling health and vigour in every vein and in every
nerve ; seeing, lying before me, manuscript (equal to twenty
pages of print) written by me this very day; knowing the
effects, which, in the end, that manuscript must have on
these parsons, and the great good that it must do to the
nation ; reflecting, feeling, seeing, knowing, thus, it is, that
I, in justice to our pious, sincere, brave, and wise fore-
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lathers, and in compassion to my suffering countrymen,
and to the children of us all, send this little volume forth
to the world.
WM. COBBETT.
Kensington, 9tft July, 1827.
LIST
OF
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
BEDFORD (COUNT v).
AT BEDFORD. An Hospital of St. Leonard s Hospitalers,
founded in the reign of Edward IV., by a townsman, whose
yearly revenue was 161. 6s. Sd. in 26 Henry VIII.; now
worth 326J. I3s.4d.
A Franciscan Friary, founded by Mabilea de Plates-
hull, in the reign Edward II., valued yearly at 5/., now
worth 100J.; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to John
Gostwyke.
At BIGGLESWADE. A Chantry; revenue 7/., now
worth 140J.
At BISSEMEDE. A Priory of Augustine Canons, founded
by Hugh Beauchamp, in the reign of Henry II. ; annual re
venue, 8 II. I3s.5d., now worth 1,623/. 95. 2d. ; granted,
29 Henry VIII, to Sir William Gascoign.
AtCALDWELL. An Augustine Priory, founded in the reign
of John, by Robert of Houghton. Revenue 148/. 15s. 10c/.,
"cn worth 2,975/. 16s. 8d. ; granted, 5 Elizabeth, to
JL uomas Leigh.
At CHJCKSAND. A Priory of Nuns of St. Gilbert,
founded, in the year 1150, by Pain de Beauchamp and his
wife. Yearly value, 230 J. 3s. 4%d., now worth 4,603/. 7s. 6d.
Granted, 31 Henry VIII., to R. Snow.
At D UNSTABLE. A Priory of Augustine Canons, founded
by Henry I. Yearly value 402Z. 14s. 7-|d. ; now worth
8,054J. 12s. 6d. Granted to Sir Leonard Chamberlayne.
At EATON. A College, or Guild. Yearly value 71. 16s.
now worth 156J.
At ELSTOW, An Abbey of Benedictine Nuns, founded by
Judith, neice to the Conqueror, and wife to Waltheof, Earl
of Huntington. Yearly value 325/. 2s. l^c?., now worth
6,502/. 2s. 6d. Granted, 7 Edward VI., to Sir Humphrey
Radcliff.
LIST OF
At FARLE. An Hospital, founded by Henry II. Granted,
26 Henry VIII., to the Provost and Fellows of Cambridge
College.
At GROVESBURY. Priory of Aliens, whose possessions
still remain. Revenue uncertain.
At HARWOOD. A Priory of Augustine Nuns, founded, in
the reign of Stephen, by Sampson le Forte. Yearly value
471. 3s. 2d., now worth 943/. 3s. 4d. Granted to William
Lord Parr, 35 Henry VIII.
At MELCIIBURN, or MECIIELBURN. A Preceptory of
Knights Hospitalers, with a Manor and a Church, settled
by Lady Alice, or Adelize, de Claremonte, Countess of
Pembroke, in the reign of Henry I. The Lands belonging
to this Preceptory were valued at 241 1. 9s. 10o?., now worth
4,82Z. 16s. Sd.- granted, 3 Edward VI., to John Earl of
Bedford.
At MERGATE, or MARKET-STREET. A Nunnery of
Benedictine Nuns, founded in a wood, near this place, in
the parish of Caddington, by Ralph, the Dean and Chapter
of St. Paul s, London, in the year 1145. Valued, 26 Henry
VIII., at 143J. 18s. 3d. ; now worth 2,878/. 5s. Granted,
2 Edward VI., to George Ferrers.
At NEVEHHAM, near BEDFORD. A Monastery of Au
gustine Canons, founded in the reign of Henry II. , by Simon
Beauchamp. Yearly revenue 343/. 15s. 5d., now worth
6,875/. 8s. 4J. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Urian Brereton.
At NORTIIWELL, NORTHILL, Or NoRRELL. A Col-
legiate Church, founded, 6 Henry IV., by Sir Gerard Bray-
broke, Knt., Thos. Pevre, Jojm Harvey, John Ward, Edm.
Hampden, and John Hertshorne, for the souls of Sir John
Traylly and son. Yearly value at the dissolution, 6 1Z. 5s. 5d.,
now worth 1,225/. 85. 4d.; granted, 2 Edward VI., to Wil
liam Fitzwilliam.
At WARDEN. An Abbey of Cistercian Monks, founded,
in the year 1135, by Walter Espec. Yearly value
442/. 11s*. lid., now worth 8,85R 18s. 4d. surrendered,.
by the Abbot and fourteen Monks, December 4, 1538.
At WOBUR.N. A Cistercian Abbey, founded near this
place, in the year 1145, by Hugh de Bolebec. Valued at
430J. 13s. ll|d, now worth 8,613/. 19s. 2d.; granted,
1 Edward VI., to John Lord Russell.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
BERKS (COUNTY).
At ABINGDON. Here was an Abbey of Benedictine
Monks, 500 in number, in the time of the Ancient Britons,
where Constantine the Great is said to have been educated;
it was destroyed by the Danes, A. D. 955 ; but afterwards
rebuilt by the Abbot Ethelwold, through the bounty of King
Edred and King Edgar. Valued, at the dissolution, at
2,042/. 2s. 8|c?. yearly, now worth 40,842/. 14s. 2c?.;
granted, 1 Edw. VI. to Sir Thomas Seimor ; and, 5 Ed
ward VI., to Sir Thomas Wroth.
At BUSTLESHAM. A Priory of Augustine Canons, found
ed by Hugh de Spencer, Jun., originally for the Knights of
St. John* of Jerusalem. Valued, at the dissolution, at
66 II. 14s. 9d. yearly, now worth 13,234/. 15s.; granted,
7 Edward VI., to Sir Edward Hoby.
At CHOLSEY, near WALLINGFORD. Monastery, de
stroyed ; founded by King Ethelred, in the year 986. The
revenue, at the general dissolution, granted to Sir Francis
Englefield.
At DONINGTON, near NEWBURY. A Friary, of the
Order of the Blessed Trinity, founded 16 Richard II.
Valued at 20/. 16s. 6d. t now worth 416J. 10s.
At FARENDON. A Cistercian Cell was settled here, by
some Monks, in the year 1203. The possessions were
granted to Sir Francis Englefield. *
At HURLEY. A Priory, or Cell of Benedictine Monks,
founded in the reign of William the Conqueror, by Godfrey
de Magna Villa. Valued, 26 Henry VIII., at 134f. 10s. 8rf. f
now worth 2,690/. 13s. 4c?.; granted to Leonard Cham-
berleyn, 36 Henry VIII.
At POUGHELY, in the Parish of Chaddleworth. A Priory
of Augustine Canons, founded in the year 1160, by Ralph
de Chaddleworth. Valued at 711. 10s. 7d, now worth
1,430*. Us. Sd.
At READING. In the year 1121, Henry I. founded here
an Abbey for 200 Benedictine Monks ; income, at the dis
solution, 2,116/. 3s. 9|d., now worth 42,323/. 15s. 10d.;
granted, 4 Edward VI., to Edward Duke of Somerset.
A Friary, in the north side of Castle-street, founded
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in the year 1400. Granted to the Mayor and Bur
gesses, as a site for a bridewell!
At SADDLE FORD. A Priory of Augustine Canons,
founded in the year 1205, by Jeffrey, Earl of Perch and
Maud his wife; value 101. yearly, now worth 200/.
At SHOTTESBROOKE. A" Chantry or College; founded
in the year 1337, by Sir William Trussel, Knt. ; valued
3 3L 18s. 8c?., now worth 678/. 13s. 4d.; granted, 2 Ed
ward VI., to Thomas and Edward Weldon.
At STEVENTON, or STENINGTON, near Abingdon. An
Alien Priory of Monks, founded by the Abbey of Bee, in
Normandy, prior to the reign of Henry I.
At STRATFIELD-SAY. A Priory of Alien Benedictine
Monks, founded in the year 1170, by Nicholas de Stotevile.
At WALLIXGFORD, or WARING. A Benedictine Cell,
founded in the reign of William the Conqueror, by Gilfrid,
Abbot of St. Alban; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to John
Norres.
A College, endowed before or during the reign of
King John, by Edmond, Earl of Cornwall; yearly
revenue 1471. 8s. Qd., now worth 2,848/. Os. I0d.;
granted, 2 Edward VI., to Michael Stanhope and John
Bellew.
BUCKINGHAM (COUNTY).
At AXKERWYKE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the reign of Henry, by Sir Gilbert de Montficet, Knt. and
liis son; yearly value 451. 14s. 4c?., now worth 914/. 7s. 8d.
Granted to Lord Windsor, 31 Hen. VIII. and to Sir Thomas
Smith, 4 Edward VI.
At BITTLESDEX. A Cistercian Abbey, founded here
through the bounty of Erhald de Bosco, in the year 1147;
yearly value 142J. Is. 3d, now worth 2.842/1 5s.; granted!
32 Hen. VIII., to Thomas Wriothesley.
At BRA DE WELL. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
reign of Stephen, by the Baron ofWolverton; valued at
531. Us. Id. yearly, now worth 1,07U 3s. 4d.: granted
34 Henry VIII. to Arthur Longfield.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At BURNIIAM. An Augustine Nunnery, founded in the
year 1265, by Richard, King of the Romans; yearly value
911.5s. ll|d., now worth 1825/. 19s. 2c/., granted, 36
Henry VIII, to William Tyldesly.
At ESSERUG, or ASKERIDGE, in the Parish of Fitston.
A College of Bonhommes, founded by Edmond, Earl of
Cornwall, in the year 1283 ; valued yearly at447Z. 18s. 0^</.,
now worth 8,958/. 10d.; granted, 17 Elizabeth, to Joha
Dudly and John Ayscaugh ; it is now the seat of the Duke
of Bridgewater.
At GARE, or GORE, in the Parish of Hanslap. A Nun
nery, destroyed.
At HOGSHAW. A Hospital of the Knights of St. John of
Jerusalem, founded about 1180; granted, 35 Henry VI.II.,
to Matilda Lane.
AtLAViNDEN. An Abbey of Premonstratensians, founded
and endowed in the reign of Henry II., by John de Bidun.
Yearly revenue 911. 8s. 3Jd., now worth 1,828/. 5s. IQd.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir Edmond Peckham.
At LUDGARSIIALL, OT LlTTEUSH ALL. All Alien. HoS-
pital, founded through the bounty of Henry II.
At MEDMENHAM, or MENDHAM. A Cistercian Abbey,
founded in the year 1204, by Hugh de Bolebec. Revenue,
at the dissolution, 23/. 17s. 2cZ. ; now worth 4771. 3s. 4<2. ;
granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Robert Mone, and others.
At LITTLE MERLOW, or MINCIIIN MARLO. A Bene
dictine Nunnery, founded by Geffrey, Lord Spensar, about
the year 1244. Yearly revenue 37 /. v 6s. lid., now worth
7461. 18s. 4d.-, granted, 32 Henry VJ1I., to John Tidey
and E. Restwold.
At MEURSLEY, or ST. MARGARET S. A Benedictine
Nunnery, founded by Henry de Blois, Bishop of Winchester,
in the year 1160. Here nine Nuns were turned out, ad
their yearly property, 22/. 6s.7cZ., now worth 446/. Us. Sd.,
granted, 29 Henry VIII., to ir John Dance.
At MJSSENDEX. An Abbey of Augustine Canons, founded
by Sir William de Missenden, in the year 1133; yearly
value, at the dissolution, 285Z. 15s. 9^., now worth 5,7 15L
15s. ; granted, 7 Edward VI., to the Duke of Northumber
land ; and, 16 Elizabeth x . to Robert Earl of Leicester.
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At NEWINTON-LONGAVILLE. A Priory of Foreign
Monks, founded in the reign of Henry I. ; granted to the
College of Oxford.
At NOCTELE, or NUTTLEY. An Abbey of Augustine
Canons, founded in the year 1162, by Walter Giffard, Earl
of Buckingham, and Ermangard his Lady ; yearly revenue
4951. 18.9. S&d. , now worth 9,918J. 95. 2d. ; granted,
1 Edward VL, to Sir William Paget.
At RAVINSTON. An Augustine Monastery, founded in
the reign of Henry HI., by the bounty of Peter de Chase-
port, Pastor of Ivingho; value yearly 661. 13s. 4d., now
worth 1,333/. 65. 8d.; granted, 2 Edward VL, to Sir
Francis Bryan.
At SNELLSHALL. A Benedictine Priory, founded,
10 Henry III., by Ralph Mortel; yearly revenue 24,
now worth 480J. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Francis
Piggot.
At STONY STRATFORD. An Hospital, founded prior to
1240.
At TYKEFORD, or TICKFORD, near Newport St. Mary.
A Priory of Aliens, founded before 1475; yearly value
126J. 17s., now, worth 2,537/. ; sold by James I. to Henry
Atkins, M. D.
At WENG E. A Priory of Aliens, bestowed, by Maud the
Empress, to the Monastery of St. Nicholas ; but granted, by
Henry VIII., to Sir Robert Dormer.
CAMBRIDGE (COUNTY).
At ANGLESEY. A Priory of Augustine Canons, founded
by Henry L ; yearly value 1491. 18s. 6d., now worth 2,99 8 J.
10s. ; granted to John Hynde, 30 Henry VIII.
At BAREHAM, or BERCHAM, in the Parish of Lynton.
A Priory, founded before the reign of Edward I. ; granted,
31 Henry VIII., to Philip Paris, and afterwards to John
Millecent, Esq.
At BARN WELL. A Priory, founded in the year 1092,
by Picot, a Norman Lord, and his Lady ; yearly value 3511.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
15s. 4cl, now worth 7,0351. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 38 Henry
VIII., to Antony Brown; and, 6 Edward VI., to Edward
Lord Clinton.
At CAMBRIDGE. A Benedictine Cell, founded by John
de Cranden, Prior of Ely, in the reign of Richard III. ;
granted to William Bateman, Bishop of Norwich.
A Gilbertine Priory, founded prior to the year 1291,
by the bounty, or gift, of B. fil. Waited; yearly
revenue 16/. 16s., now worth 336/. ; granted, 35 Henry
VIII., to Ed\vard Ebrington, and Humphrey Metcalf.
Catherine Hall, founded and endowed about the
year 1474, by Robert Woodlark, D. D. ; yearly revenue
at the suppression 39Z. 2s. 7d., now worth 7821. 1 is, Sd.
Christ s College, for twenty-four Scholars in Gram
mar, founded by William Bingham, in the year 1442,
Pastor of St. Zachary, London ; being afterwards aug
mented by the bounty of others. Yearly revenues at
the dissolution, 26 Henry VIII., made 190/. 10s. Wd. 9
now worth 3,8 10/. 17s. 6d.
King s College, built and endowed in the year 1443,
by Henry VI. ; revenues valued at 75U. 8s. lc?., now
worth 15,023/. Is. Sd.
Queen s College, founded by Margaret of Anjou,
Queen of Henry VL, about the year 1448 ; yearly in
come 230/. 15s. 2d., now worth 4,615/. 4s. 2d.
An Augustine Friary, founded by Sir Jeffrey Piche-
ford, Knight, before the year 1290 ; granted, 36 Henry
VIII., to William Keynsham.
A Dominican Priory, founded by some pious persons
before the year 1275 ; granted to Edward Elrington
and Humphrey Metcalf, 35 Henry VIII.
A Friary of Mendicant Franciscans, founded by the
bounty of Edward I. Sold, 38 Henry VIII., to the
Executors of Lady Frances Sidney.
A Friary of Carmelites, founded by Edward I. and
by some Noblemen ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John
Eyer.
At CIIATERIS. A Benedictine -Nunnery, founded by
Alfwen, Wife of Ethelstan, Earl of the East Angles, with
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the advice and assistance of her Brother Ednod, Bishop of
Ramsey, in the year 980; yearly revenue 1121. 3s. 6c?., now
worth 2,243J. 10s.; granted, 5 Edward VI., to Edward
Lord Clinton.
At CHIPPENHAM. An Asylum of Knights Hospitalers,
founded, in the year 1184, most bountifully, by William de
Mandevill ; valued at 33Z, 6s. Sd. yearly, now worth 666/.
13s. 4d.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir Edward North.
At DENNY. An Abbey of Minor Nuns, founded, 15 Ed
ward III., by Mary de St. Paulo, Widow of Adomarc Earl
of Pembroke; revenues yearly 21 SI. l^cf., now worth 4,360/.
2s. 6d. , granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Edward Elringtou.
At ELY. A great Benedictine Priory and Cathedral,
that had been often destroyed and rebuilt again during the
various invasions of the Danes, and other convulsions of the
country, were finally rebuilt and richly endowed, in th
year 970, by Ethelwold, Bishop of Winchester, through the
bounty of King Edgar and others. Revenues of the Cathedral
at the dissolution 2,1 34J. 18s. 6|d, and of the Monastery
1,084J. 6s. 9d. yearly; now worth 42,698 J. 10s. lOrf., and
21,686/. 15s. lOrf.; granted in the year 1541.
An Hospital of Hospitalers, founded here early by a
Bishop; yearly revenue 25/. 5s. 3%d., now worth 5Q5Z.
5s. \6d. ; granted, 4 Elizabeth, to the Master and Fel
lows of Clare Hall, in Cambridge.
At FORD ii AM. A Convent of Gilbertine Canons, founded
near this town by the Dean of Fordham, in the reign of
Henry III.; yearly value 461. 3s. Sd:, now worth 928J.
1 3s. 4d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Philip Parry.
At IKELINGTON. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the reign of Henry II., by Aubery de Vere, Earl of Oxford ;
yearly value 80Z. Is. 10e?., now worth 1,60 1/. I7s.6d.;
granted, 30 Henry VIII., to the Bishop of Ely.
At ISELHAM. An Alien Priory, founded here at an
early period; valued yearly 10/. 13s. 4d., now worth 2131.
6s. Sd.
At LYNTON. An Alien Priory.
At MIRMAUD, MARMONDE, or WELLE. A Gilbertine
Priory, founded in the reign of Richard I., by Ralph de
Hauvill; valued, 26 Henry VIII., at 13J. 6s. ld. yearly,
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
now worth 266Z. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 10 Elizabeth, to Percival
Bowes and John Mosyer.
At SHENGAY, near Wendy. A Preceptory of Kniglits
Hospitalers, endowed, in the year 1140, by Sibylla de
Raynes, Daughter of the Earl of Montgomery ; valued at
1751. 4s. 6d. yearly, now worth 3,504/. *10s. ; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Richard Longe.
.At SPINNEY, in the Parish of Wykes, or Wicken. An
Augustine Priory, founded by Sir Hugh de Malebisse and
Beatrix his Wife, in the reign of Henry III. ; graated,
36 Henry VIII., to Sir Edward North.
At STERESBERGH, or STURBRIDGE, near Cambridge.
An Hospital of Lepers, founded prior to the year 1245,
under the patronage of the Bishop of Ely ; but granted,
36 Henry VIII., to the Mayor and Bailiffs of Cambridge;
and, 4 James I., to John Shelbury, and Philip Chevvte,
Gentleman.
At SWAFAM. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded by one
of the Bolebec family, before the reign of King John; "yearly
value 461. 10s. 8d., now worth 930Z. 13s. 4d.; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to the Protestant Bishop of Ely.
At THORN EY. A Benedictine Abbey, founded by the
first Abbot of Peterburgh, as early as the time of St. Erhel-
dreda; yearly value 508J. 12s. 5c?., now worth 10.172/.
8s. 4d. ; granted, 3 Edward VI., to John Earl of Bedford.
CHESHIRE (COUNTY).
At BAR AW. An Hospital of the Knights of St. John, of
Jerusalem, founded in the reign of Edward L, by Robert de
Bachepuz; yearly value at the dissolution 107/. 3s. 8rf., now
worth 2, 143 J. 13s. 4d.
At BERKINIIEAD. A Benedictine Priory, founded in
the reign of Henry II., by Hamon Massy, Baron of Dunham
Massy; valued at 102/. 16s. 10c/. yearly, now worth 2,0561.
16s. Sd. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Ralph Worseley.
At DUNBURY. A College, founded in the year 13S6,
by Sir Hugh Calvely, Knight; value 42 /. 2s. 8c?., now
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worth 8-KV. 13s. !</. yearly; sold by Queen Kli/abeth to
Thomas Aldeisev, London, Merchant Taylor.
At CM KSTFK. A Benedictine Abbey, or Nunnery, founded
in the time of the Saxons, hut afterwards enlarged hy
Killed a, Countess of iMercia, and hy other benefactors;
yearly revenue 1,073/. 17s. 7. ,</., now worth Jl,-177/.
K s. ( )</. ; granted Jti Henry \ 111.
A Benedictine Nunnery, founded In the* reign of
William the Coiujueror, hy Itandal, Karl of Chester;
valued at !W. H>s. -V, now worth l,i)!W/. , l.v. -h/. ;
granted, 33 Henry VII I., to Urian Brereton and Son.
St. John s College, founded hy Kin;; Kthelred, in tho
yeai (>S .): yearly ineoine at the dissolution 8S/. l().s\ S</.,
now \\-orth l,7 /(>/. 13.v. -\d. ; granted, 4 Kli/ftheth, to
John 1 orteseue.
St. John s Hospital, outside the north gate, possessing
anciently great privileges, and containing at the disso
lution, Jt lliMiry \111., a (Chaplain and six poor Ure-
threii: yearly income JS/. llKv. -I;/,, now worth .77 O/.
(>.v. SJ.
A l ; riary, founded southward of the city, hy a ttisliop
of Chester ; granted, !)() Henry Vlll., to John Coke.
A l ianciscan 1 iiary, founded in th.e reign of Henry
111.; | ,-ranted to John Coke.
A Carmelite 1 Viarv, founded in the year 1270, hy
Thomas Stadham, Gentleman; granted hy Henry \ 111.
to John Coke.
At CoMnr.UMF.ur. A Cistercian Ahhey, founded in the
year 1 133, hy Hugh do Malhane, Lord of Nantwich; yearly
value J, ">."/., now worth o,100/. ; granted. 3 2 Henry \ 111.,
to William Cotton, Esq., and now it helongs to Sir Robert
Salushury Cotton.
At NANTWK-H. An Hospital anciently founded here
held the tythes, which were giar.ted, (> Elizabeth, to Wil
liam Cuys.
At NOUTON. A Priory of Augustine Canons, founded
by a I\lr. Williams of Chester ; yearly value at tho dissolu
tion J.OS7. 11s. 8</., now worth , "), 1 7 I/. 13s. -\<(. ; granted,
o7 Henry V II 1., to Richard llrook.
At PULTON. A Cistercian Abbey, founded by Robert,
Ar.nr vs, PRIORI is, e*r.
hutler to the Karl of Chester, in the year II, ">. >; -.sai.ted,
. Hi Henry VIM., to \Yilliam Cotton, Ivstj.
At STAN LAW. A ( isteirian Ahhey, founded hy John
Constahle ami liaron llolton of Chester, in the year I 1 - - ;
granted, 7 Kdward VI., to Sir l{oli-rl Cotton, Kni^hi.
At \ \ 1.1 KOY \ I . Kii! I .dward, in the year 1277, ex
pended on building ;i lAlonnslery lierr . ? . ,()OD/. : yearly valuo
at the <lissolution ,>!<>/. (i\. l) -/., now \\cilh LO^Qdf. .. 4rf.;
5. i Meniy \ lll., to I lutina.; Holerolt.
At Sr. ANTONY. A Benedictine Coll, I mnuled line as
raily as luehard s time ; i^anted, (i Kii/.iln-lli, to \\illiani
and John Killi;;re\v.
At IIDDMIN. A 1 iiory of Au;.;iisline ( anons, founded,
in honour of the hones of St. Pelioe that are deposited
the e, in I he \car ( . <>.">; yearly ineopiea! the dissolai io;i
ll\. I L/., now worth 5,79 1/, 1 8. 4d.; granted, . n; Henry
VIII., to Thomas Slendiold.
At ST. rri;ir\. A < ollejs-, founded hy Ki:iv \ihelslaii
near the Land s I lnd, in honour of St. HIM iena, a holy woman
from Ireland, \\lio had an oialory and \\ a , h<nied here.
Yeaily ineome , r >.>/. 7\. !</., nmv woith I,I07/. i .;. Hd. ;
granted to the DuKe of Cornwall.
At (!I:RMAN S. A <!olle;;-ia(( > Chur.-h, fotiaded in honour
of St. ( ierman, one of the famous 1 Veneh liishops who eamc
into Inilain to oppose the Pelagian heresy, in (he yeai i . Jh;
yearly ie\< iiue J-1. J/. S.s\, no\v uoith -I,:! .;/.; ; -;ia!iled ?
I. ; Mnir> VIM., to Calhaiinr ChamperiuMin, .John K id;-;-
way, Ve.
At HI-.I.STOX. A Hospital, founded hy a .Mr. l\ \ Hebrew,
a.l an early period; yeaily value 1 I /. 7.x-. \>L, now worth
2H7/. C.s-. Sr/.
At ST. KAUKVTOC. A Collri fe, founded in the rei;;n of
Kdward the Coid essor, in honour of St . Carantoeus, diseiple
of Si. I ahiel. ; yearly valuo >^ 11 /. l.".\. 8d., DOW woith
1,7 ( J6/. l. !v. -It/.; now in the patronage of John Huller, lv,.|.
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At LANACHEBRAN. A Cistercian Cell, founded about
the Conquest, under the tutelage of St. Achebran ; granted,
2 Elizabeth, to Francis Earl of Bedford.
At LAUNCESTON. A College of Augustine Canons,
founded before the Conquest, about half a mile from this
town; yearly revenue 392. 11s. 2ei, now worth 7,85H.
35. 4d. ; granted 26 Henry VIII.
At ST. MICHAEL S MOUNT. A Priory of Alien Monks,
founded in the year 1085, by Edward the Confessor; yearly
value 110J. 12s. 0|c?., now worth 2/212/. IQd.
At PENRYN, or GLASENEY, in the Parish of Gluvias. A
College, built by the good Bishop of Exeter, Walter Brones-
comb, in the year 1270; valued at 205J. 10s. 6d., now
worth 4,1 10Z. 10s.
At ST. PROBUS. A College, founded before the Con
quest; yearly income 22/. 10s., now worth 4501. ; granted
26 Henry VIII.
At ST. SYRIAC. A Cluniac Cell, founded as early as
the time of Richard I.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Lau
rence Courtney.
At TRELEIGII, or TURLEIGH. APreceptory of Knights
Hospitalers, founded by the bounty of Henry de Pomerai
and Reginald Marsh; yearly value 81Z. 8s. 5d., now worth
1,628/. 8s. 4rf. This, among other undisposed possessions,
belonged to the Hospitalers 5 Philip and Mary ; but was
granted at their dissolution, 16 Elizabeth, to Henry Wilby
and George Blythe.
At TRURO. A Dominican Convent, founded by the
Keskiner family, in the reign of Henry III.; granted,
7 Edward VI., to Edward Anglianby.
At TRUWARDRAITH, in the Deanery of Pawder. An
Alien Priory of Benedictine Monks, founded in the year
1169, by some Noblemen ; yearly value 15H. 16s. Id., now
worth 3,036/. Is. 8d.,; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Edward
Earl of Hertford.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
CUMBERLAND (COUNTY).
At ARMETHWAIT. A Benedictine Nunnery, endowed
by William Rufus; yearly value lSl.8s.8d,, now worth
368/. 13s. 4c?. 5 granted, 6 Edward VI., to William Gryme,
or Carleil.
At ST. BEE S. A Benedictine Cell, or Monastery, founded
in the year 650, by Bega, a holy Woman from Ireland.
There were a Prioress and six Nuns at the dissolution.
Yearly income 149J. 19s. M., now worth 2,999f.-10s.;
granted, 7 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Challoner.
At CALDRE, in Copeland, near Egremond. A Cistercian
Abbey of Monks, founded in the year 1134, by Ranulph,
Earl of Chester; income at the dissolution 641. 3s. 9d., now
worth 1,2S3/. 15s.; granted, 30 Henry VIIL, to Thos. Leigh.
At CARLISLE. An Augustine Priory of Monks, and a
Nunnery, founded in the year 686 ; were destroyed in the
Danish wars, but rebuilt by William Rufus, and Walter, a
Norman Priest. Income 53 II. 4s. lie?., now worth 1 0,624.
18s. 4d.
St. Nicholas Hospital, founded by the Ancestors of
Richard I. for thirteen Lepers; granted, 33 Henry VIII.
AtGRAYSTOKE. A Collegiate Church, founded before
the year 1359, by William Lord Graystock; yearly income
82J. 14s., now worth 1,654J. ; granted, 6 Elizabeth, to Wil
liam Grice, and Antony Foster.
At HOLM CULTRAM. A Cistercian Abbey, founded by
Henry, Son to David King of Scotland, in the year 1150;
income 5351. 3s. 7d., now worth 10,703/. 12s. 6d.
At KIRK OSWALD. A College of twelve secular Priests,
founded, 20 Henry VIIL, by Robert Threlkeld ; valued at
781. 17s., now worth 1,577/. ; granted, 30 Elizabeth, to
Edward Downinge, and Miles Doddinge, Esqrs.
At LANERCOST. An Augustine Monastery, founded in
the year 1169, by Robert de Villibus, Lord of Gilleisland ;
yearly value 79/. 19s., now worth l ,599Z; granted to Tho
mas Lord Dacre.
At SETON, alias LEKELY, A Benedictine Nunnery,,
founded by Henry Kirby; yearly income 131.17 s Ad., now
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worth Till 6s. 8rf.; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Hugh
Askue.
At WETHEIIALL. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the
reign of William Rufus, by Ranulph Meschin, Earl of Cum
berland; income 128J. 5s. 3jd., now worth 2,565Z. 5s. 10o?.;
granted, 33 Henry VIII.
DERBY (COUNTY).
At DE BELLO CAPITE, near Norton. An Abbey of White
Canons, founded in the year 1183, by Robert Lord Alfreton,
one of the executioners of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
Thomas a Becket; income 157Z. 10s. 2c?., now worth
3,150^ 3s. 4d. ; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to Sir Nicholas
Strelly.
At BRISOLL. An Augustine Friary, founded in the reign
of Henry III. ; income 10?. 17s. 9d., now worth 217/. 15s. ;
granted, 6 Edward VI,, to Henry Duke of Suffolk.
At CALKE. An Augustine Cell, founded in the year
1161, by Maud, Widow of the Earl of Chester; granted,
1 Edward VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
At CHESTERFIELD. An Hospital of Lepers, founded as
early as the reign of Richard I. ; suppressed by Henry VIII.
At LE DALE, in the Deanery of Derby. A Premonstra-
tensian Abbey, founded in the reign of Henry II., by Sterlo
de Grendon; yearly income 144. 12s., now worth 2,892/. ;
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Francis Poole.
At DERBY. A Cell of Cluniac Monks, founded in the
year 1140, by Waltheof; yearly income 10/., now worth
200/. ; dissolved in the reign of Henry VIII.
All Saints College; income 38/. 14s., now worth 7747.
A Monastery of Friars (Dominicans) ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to John Hynde.
At LITTLE DIRBY, or DARLEY. An Augustine Friary,
founded in the reign of Henry I., by Robert de Ferraris,
Earl of Derby ; yearly income 285/. 9s. 6d. 3 now worth
5,709J. 10s. Wd. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir William
West.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At GREISLEY, in the Deanery of Repingdon. A Priory
of Augustine Canons, founded in the reign of Henry I., by
William de Greisley; income 39/. 13s. Sd., now worth
793J. 13s. 4d.; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Henry Cruche.
At KING S MEAD, near Derby. A Benedictine Nun
nery, founded in the year 1160, by the Abbess of Derby;
value 2H. 18s. 8d., now worth 438Z. 13s. 4d. ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Francis Earl of Shrewsbury.
At REPINGDON. A Monastery of Augustine Monks
stood here in the year 660 ; destroyed in the Danish Wars,
but rebuilt in the year 1172, by Maud, widow of Ranulph,
Earl of Chester; yearly income 167/. 18s. 2d, now worth
3,358J. 3s. 4d.
At SPITTEL, on the Peak, bet\veen the villages of Hope
and Castleton, an Hospital, founded 12 Edward III. ;
valued, 26 Henry VIII., at 2/. yearly, now worth 40J.
At YEVELY, or STEDE. A Preceptory of Knights Hos
pitalers, founded in the reign of Richard I., by Ralph le
Fun and Sir William Meynill, in the year 1268; valued at
107Z. 3s. 8|d. yearly, now worth 2,1 431. 14s. 3d. ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Charles Lord Montjoy.
DEVON (COUNTY).
At AXMINSTER. A College, founded by King Ethelstan,
for seven Priests, to pray for the souls of those \vho were
slain in a battle which he fought against the Danes, at
Bremaldown, near this place.
At AXMOUTH. An Alien Priory, founded by Richard de
Rivers, Earl of Devonshire, in the reign of Henry II. ;
granted, 6 Edward VI., to Walter Erie.
At BARXSTAPLE, in the Deanery of Barnstaple. A
Cluniac Priory, founded in the reign of William the Con
queror, by Johel, of Totness ; yearly value 129Z. 15s. 3|c?.,
now worth 2,595 J. 5s. lOd. ; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to
William Lord Howard.
At BUCKLAND, in the Deanery of Tamerton. A Cister-
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cian Abbey, founded in the year 1278 X by Amicia, Countess
of Devonshire; yearly income 341 Z., now worth 6,820J. ;
granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Richard Greynfeld.
At BUCKFASTRE. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1137, by Ethel werd, son of William Pomerei ; income
4661. Us. 2%d.; now worth 9,331Z. 4s. 2d.: granted,
31 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Dennys.
At CARESWELL. A Cluniac Cell, founded at some early
period; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to John Etherege or
Athrege.
AtCnuLMELEiGH. A College, said to have been founded,
before the time of Edward I., by the Lady of the Manor,
for seven children, whom she saved from being drowned by
their own father, who looked upon himself as unable to
maintain them ; yearly income 24. 85. 4d., now worth
488J. 6s. Sd.
At CORXWORTIIY, in the Deanery of Totness. An Au
gustine Nunnery, founded by the Edgecomb family; in
come 631. 3s. 10d., now worth 1,263/. 16s- Sd. ; granted,
2 Elizabeth, to Edward Harris and John Williams.
At CREDITOR, or KIRTOX, in the Deanery of Kenne.
A College, founded in the Saxon times, but underwent
afterwards many alterations; yearly income, at the disso
lution, 332Z. 17s. 5cZ., now worth 6,6571. 9s. 2J. yearly;
granted, 37 Henry VIIL, to Elizabeth Countess of Bath
and to Sir Thomas Darcy.
At DUNKESWELL. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1201, by William Bri were; yearly income 298/. lls.lOc?.,
now worth 5,97 U. 16s. 80?.; granted, 26 Henry VIIL, to
John Lord Russell. -
At EXETER. The number of religious houses here sup
pressed is not known; though, from the celebrity of this
city, in the Roman, British and Saxon times, there is not
the least doubt that vast numbers of religious, of all orders,
flocked hither. There is particular mention of three
religious houses, within the precincts of the city : first, a
Nunnery, which is now the Dean s house; second, a Monas
tery, founded by Ethelred, in the year 868 ; and the third,
a Monastery, founded in the year 932, by Ethelstan, and
endowed v>ith twenty-six villages for its support. The Monks
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
repeatedly fled, for fear of the Danes, but were finally re
called, and settled in more lands and privileges than ever, by
King Canute, in the year 1019.
A Benedictine Priory, founded by William the Con
queror; yearly income 145Z. 12s., now worth 2,912;
granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Denys.
Boneville s Hospital, founded in the year 1407, by
Sir William Boneville, in Rock s-lane, for twelve poor
people, with the income of fifty marks per annum.
This Almshouse was demolished, and the site converted
into a garden, and granted to Newton, Esq.
St. Mary Magdalene Hospital, founded prior to the
year 1163, without the south gate, to which Bishop
Bartholomew Iscantis was a benefactor; granted,
26 Henry VIII.
A Dominican Friary, founded on the north side of
the Cathedral Church ; granted, by Edward I., to John
Lord Russel, now called Bedford-house.
A Franciscan Friary, founded without the south
gate, in the reign of Edward I., by Bishop Button ;
dissolved and granted to Humphrey Holies.
At FORD, in the parish of Thorncomb. A Cistercian
Abbey, founded in the year 1136, by Richard Fitz Baldwin,
Sheriff of Devonshire, and by Andelicia, his sister and
heiress; yearly income 38H. 10s. 6|cL, now worth
770/. 10s. Wd. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Richard
Pollard.
At FRETHELSTOKE,or FRISTOKE. An Augustine Friary,
founded, 8 Henry III., by Sir Robert Beauchamp, Knt. ;
year-y income 127Z. 2s. 4|<i., now worth 2,542/. 7s. 6d. ;
granted, 29 Hen. VIII., to Arthur Viscount Lisle.
At HERTLAKD. An Augustine Monastery, founded, in
the reign of Henry II., by Githa, wife to the Earl Godwin ;
yearly income 306/. 13s. 2{cf., now worth 6,133/. 4s. 2a 7 .;
granted, 37 Hen. VIII. to William Abbot.
At LEGII, or LEYE, in the parish of Burlescombe. An
Augustine Nunnery, founded, in the reign of Henry II., by
Walter Clavell; yearly income 202J. 15s. 3d., now worth
4,055/. 5s. ; granted, 35 Henry VIII. to Sir John St. Leger.
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At MODBURY, in the Deanery of Plymton. An Alien
Priory, founded, in the reign of Stephen, by Sir Peter
sur Dive, in Normandy.
At NEWENI-IAM, or NEXT HAM, in the parish of Axmin-
ster. A Cistercian Abbey, founded, in the year 1246, by
Reginald de Mohun, Earl of Somerset; income 23 II. 14s, 4c?.
yearly, now worth 4,634/. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 5 Elizabeth, to
Thomas Duke of Norfolk.
At OTTER Y. A College, founded in the year 1337, by
John Gradison, of Exeter ; income 303/. 2s. 9d. yearly,
now worth 6,062/. 15s.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Ed
ward Earl of Hertford.
At OTTERINGTON. An Alien Priory, founded in the
reign of William the Conqueror, by the Monks of St. Mi
chael, in Normandy, income 87Z, 10s. 4$. yearly, now worth
1,7501. 6s. 8d. ; granted 31 Henry VIII., as parcel of Sion,
to Richard Duke.
At PILTON, near Barnstaple. A Benedictine Cell, founded
by King Ethelstan ; valuation 561. 12s. 8|J., now worth
l,132f. 14s. 2d.
At PLYMOUTH. A Friary, in the east part of the town ;
granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Giles Iselham.
At PLYMTON. A Free Chapel of Augustines, founded,
in the year 1T21, by William Warlewast, Bishop of Exeter;
value912Z. 12s. 8JdL, now worth 18,252J. 14s. 2d.; granted,
2 Elizabeth, to Arthur Champernoun.
At POLLESHOO. A Benedictine Nunnery, erected in the
reign of Richard I , by William Briwere, Bishop of Exeter;
value 170/. 2s. 3d. yearly, now worth 3,402/. 5s. I0d;
granted, in the reign of Edward VI., to John Earl of
Warwick.
At SLAPTOX. A College, founded, in the year 1373, by
Sir Guy de Brien ; granted, 37 Henry VIII. , to Thomas
Arundel.
At TAVESTOCK A Benedictine Abbey, founded, in- the
year 961, by Ordgar, Earl of Devonshire, and his son;
valued at 902J. 5s. l\d. yearly, now worth 18,045/. 12s. 6d.;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to John Lord Russel.
At ToRR,in the Deanery of Iplepen. APremonstratensian
Abbey, founded, in the year 1196, by William Briwere;
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
yearly value 396?. Os. lid., now worth 7,920?. 18s. 4c?.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII. to Sir John St. Leger.
At TOTNESS. An Alien Priory, founded, in the reign
of William the Conqueror, by John Aluredi; value
124?. 10s. 2Jc?. yearly, now worth 2,490?. 2s. 6d. ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Catherine Champernoun and others.
DORSET (COUNTY.)
At ABBOTSBURY. A Benedictine Abbey, founded by
Orcius, steward to King Canute, in the year 1026 ; income
485?. 3s. 5\d. yearly, now worth 9,703?. 9s. 2d. ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Sir Giles Strangwaies.
At ATHELINGTOX. An Hospital, founded at an early
time, by Mr. Chidiock; income 71. Ss. 4d. yearly, now
worth 148?. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 3 Edward VI. to Sir Michael
Stanhope.
At BIXDOX. A Cistercian Abbey, founded, in the year
1172, by Robert de Burgo and his wife Maud; income
229?. 2s. l{d. yearly, now worth 4,582?. 2s. 6d. ; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Sir Richard Poynings.
At BRIDPORT. A Prior} -, at the end of the town; in
come 6?. yearly, now worth 120?.; converted into a dwel
ling-house, called St. Jones.
An Hospital over the bridge, to J;he west of the town ;
income 8?. 6s. lc?. yearly, now worth 166?. Is. Sd.
At CERX, or CERNELL. A Benedictine Abbey, founded
in the Saxon times, by a Mr. Egeiward ; underwent several
changes in after times; valued, at the dissolution, at
623?. 13s. 2c?., now worth 12,473?. 4s. 2c?. ; granted,
17 Elizabeth, to John Dudley and others.
AtCRAXBURX,inthe Deanery of Pimpern. ABenedictine
Cell, founded in the year 980, by Elwardus Snew ; granted,
2 Elizabeth, to Thomas Francis.
At DORCHESTER. St. John s Hospital.
A Franciscan Abbey, founded, 4 Edward II.,
by the ancestors of Sir John Chidiock; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Sir Edmund Peckham.
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At FRAMPTOX. An Alien Priory, founded by William
the Conqueror ; granted, 14 Elizabeth, to Sir Christopher
Hatton, who sold it to John Brown, Esq.
At HOLME. A Cluniac Cell, founded before the reign of
Edward I.; granted, 1 Edward VI. to John Hannon.
At HORTON. A Benedictine Cell, founded, in the year
&70, by Ordgar Earl of Devonshire ; granted, 1 Edward VI.,
to Edward Duke of Somerset, and after his attainder, to
William Earl of Pembroke, 7 Edward VI.
At LODRES. An Alien Priory, founded in the reign of
Henry I., by Richard de Redveriis.
At LYME. An Hospital; valued at 38?. 11s.; now
worth 771 j.
At MAYNE. A Preceptory of Knights Hospitalers;
granted, 6 Elizabeth, to William Pole and Edward Downing.
AtMELCOMB,orMiLTo:N T . A Dominican Friary, founded
by Rogers, of Brianston ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir
John Rogers, of the same family.
At MIDDLETON. A Benedictine Abbey, founded by
King Ethelstan, in the year 933, to expiate the murder of
his brother Edwin ; income 720/. 4s. Id., yearly, now worth
14,408?. Is. Sd. granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Sir John
Tregonwall.
At SIIATTESBURY. Benedictine Nunnery, founded, in
the year 888, by King Alfred ; value 1,329Z. Is. 3d. yearly,
now worth 26,581?. 5s. ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to William
Earl of Southampton.
St. John s Hospital, super montem de Shaftesbury,
founded ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to Randal Burgh
and others.
An Almshotise, in St. James s parish, in the west
side of St. Mary s -lane; granted, 28 Elizabeth, to
Edward Read.
At SHIREBURX. A Benedictine Abbey, founded, about
the year 1*200, by King John; value, at the dissolution,
6921. Us. 7d. yearly, now worth 13,654?. 12s. 6d. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Sir John Horsey.
At SPECTESBURY. An Alien Priory, founded, in the reign
of Henry I., by Robert Earl of Mallent and Leicester;
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Charles Blount Lord Mountjoy,
as parcel of the possessions of Witham.
At TARENT. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded, in the
year 1230, by Richard Power, Bishop of Chichester ; va
lued, at the dissolution, at 239 J. lls. 10d., now worth
4,6911. 16s. 8d.; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas
Wyat.
At WARHAM. Alien Priory, bestowed, in the reign of
Henry I., to the Convent of Lira, in Normandy, by Robert
Earl of Leicester; granted to Thomas Reve and George
Cotton.
At WILCIIESWOOD. A Priory, founded here, at a
very early period ; value 12/. 16s. 4d. yearly, now worth
256/. 6s. Sd. suppressed, with the minor Monasteries, in
the reign of Henry VIII.
At WINBURN, or TWINBORN. A Nunnery, founded, in
the year 705, by St. Cuthburga, daughter of Kenred, King
of the West Saxons, where several of the Saxon Kings were
buried ; valuation, at the dissolution, 131/. 14s., now worth
2,634/. ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to Edward Dukx? of So
merset, then to Giles Keylway and William Leonard, but
finally to Edward Lord Clinton.
DURHAM (COUNTY).
At Bis H OP S AUCKLAND. A College, founded and well
endowed by Anthony Beck, Bishop of Durham; yearly
value 180Z. 3s. 2c?., now worth 3,603 J. 3s. 4d.
At CHESTER ON THE STREET. A College, founded in
in the year 883, by Bishop Eardulfus, who had been forced
to flee hither with the body of St. Cuthbert from Lindisfarn.
The seven Prebends here were valued, 26 Henry VIII. , at
771. 12s. Sd., now worth 1,552Z. 13s. 4d.
At DERLINGTON. A College, founded early, by Hugh
Pusar, Bishop of Durham, in the reign of Henry II. ; valued
at 51/. 8s. 4d., now worth 1,028J. 6s. 8c?.
At DURHAM. A Cathedral, and Benedictine Priory,
founded about the year Q9.5. The body of the tutelar
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Saint, Cuthbert, was magnificently enshrined behind the
high altar; yearly income 4,4361. 16s. 3d., now worth
S&,736/. 5s.
At FINCHALE. A Benedictine Cell, -founded in the
year 1128, by Randal r Bishop of Durham, for the Monks
of Durham ; yearly value 146Z. 19s. 2d., now worth 2,9397.
3s. 4d. ; granted, 26 Henry VIII., to the Dean and Chapter
of Durham.
St. Edmond s Hospital, founded by Nicholas de
Farneham, Bishop of Durham, in the year 1247; yearly
value 109/. 4s. 4d., now worth 2,184Z. 6s. 8d. ; granted,
7 Edward VI., to the Mayor and Burg-esses of New
castle.
At GRETHAM. An Hospital, founded in the year 1262,
by Robert de Stichill, Bishop of Durham ; yearly value
97/. 6s. 3d., now worth 1,9461. 5s. 10c?.; granted,
26 Henry VIII., to the Bishop of Durham. ;
At JARROW. A Benedictine Cell, or Monastery, founded
in the year 684, by King Egfrid. The learned and vene
rable Bede had his education here. Yearly income 40/.
7s. 8cL now worth 807J. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII.,
to William Lord Eure.
At KEY PIER, near Durham. An Hospital, founded in
the year 1112, by Randal Bishop of Durham, and Hugh,
Bishop of the said place; yearly income 167/. 2s. lie?., now
worth 3,340/. 18s. 4d.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Sir
William Paget.
At LANGCESTER. A College, founded in the year 1283,
by Anthony Beck, Bishop of Durham ; yearly income
491. 3s. 4c?., now worth 983Z. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 7 Edward
VI., to Simon Weldbury, and Christopher Moreland.
At NORTON. A College, anciently founded, in the
patronage of the Bishop of Durham; valued yearly at
341. 13s. 4d., now worth 693 J. 6s. Qd.
At SHIRBURN. An Hospital, founded by the above-
mentioned Hugh Pusar, Bishop of Durham, in the reign of
Henry II. : yearly revenue 135/. 7s., now worth 2,707J.
Here were maintained sixty-five Lepers, a Master, and
some Priests. Granted, in the reign of Henry VIII., to the
Bishop of Durham.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At STAINDROP. A College, founded in the reign of
Henry IV 7 ., by Ralph Nevill, Earl of Westmoreland, for
.six decayed Gentlemen, six poor Officers, and other poor
Men; yearly revenue 126J. 5s. 10c?., now worth 2,525.
8s. 4d.
At WERMOUTH. A Benedictine Cell, built by the
famous Abbot, Benedict Biscopius, in the year 674, who
received this town from King Egfrid. Yearly value 26,
now worth 520 /. ; granted, 37 Henry VIIL, to Thomas
Whitehead.
ESSEX (COUNTS?).
At BERDEX. An Augustine Friary, founded, in the reign
of Henry III.; yearly income 311. 5s. \\d. ; now worth
6251. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Henry Parker.
At BERK ING, or, Bedenham. A Benedictine Nunnery,
founded in the year 675, by Erkinwald, son of Anna, King
of the East Angles, and afterward Bishop of London; yearly
income 1,084/. 6s.-2irf., now worth 2i,686/. 4s. 2d. ;
granted, 5 Edward VI., to Edward Lord Clinton.
At BILEIGH, near Maldon. Premonstratensian Abbey,
founded, in the year 1180, by Robert Mantel; income
196/. 6s. 5d. yearly, now worth 3,926/. Ss. 4d. ; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Sir John Gate.
. At BLACKMORE. An Augustine Monastery, founded, in
the reign of King John, by Adam and Jordan de Samford ;
income 85/. 9s. Id. yearly, now worth 1,709/. lls. 8d. ;
granted, 32 Henry VIII., to John Smith.
At CHELMESFORD. A Dominican Friary, founded at an
early date here, or in the adjoining hamlet Fulsham ; income
9/. 6s. 5d. yearly, now worth 186/. 8s. 4d. granted,
34 Henry VIII., to Antony Bonvixi.
At CHICII. An Augustine Priory, founded, by Richard
de Belmeis, Bishop of London and St. Osith, before the
year 11 18; income 758/. 5s. 8^., now worth 15,165/. 8s. 4d.;
granted, 31. Henry VIII., to Thomas Lord Cromwell, and
after his attainder, to Sir Thomas Darcy, 5 Edward VI.
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At COGGESHALE, or COXHALL. A Cistercian Abbey,
founded, in the year 1 142, by King Stephen ; yearly income
298/. 85., now worth 5,968/. ; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to
Sir Thomas Seymor.
At COLCHESTER. A Benedictine Abbey, founded, in the
year 1096, by Eudo, courtier of William the Conqueror;
income 523/. 17s. 0d. yearly, now worth 10,4777. Os. 10d.;
granted, 1 Edward VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
An Augustine Friary, founded, in the reign of
Henry I., in the south part of the town, by Ernulphus,
who became afterwards prior of it ; income 1 13/. 12s. 8d.
yearly, now worth 2,2727. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 28
Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Audley.
A Friary, without the walls of the town, on the
southward, founded, in the year 1244, for the crouched
Friars ; value 71. 7s. 8 rf. yearly, now worth 147/. 13s.4c?.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Thomas Lord Audley.
Monastery of Grey Friars, founded, in the year 1309,
by Robert Lord Fitzwalter, near the east gate, who be
came a Friar before his death, in 1325; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to Francis Jobson and Andrew Audley,
and by King Edward VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
At COLUM ; or COLUN. A Benedictine Priory, founded
in the reign of Henry I., by Atbericus de Vere, who became
a Monk there ; yearly value 175^. 14s. 8d., now worth
3,514/. 14s. 2d.; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to John Earl of
Oxford.
At CRESSING TEMPLE. A Preceptory of Knights Tem
plars, founded by King Stephen, in the year 1150 ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Sir W. Hughes, Knight.
At DUNMOWE PARVA. An Augustine Monastery,
founded, in the year 1104, by Lady Juga; revenues
1731. 2s. 4d., now worth 3,462 J. 6s. 8rf.; granted, 28
Henry VIII. , to Robert Earl of Sussex.
At HALSTEDE. A Benedictine Cell, founded, in the
reigri of William the Conqueror, by Ingelrica, wife of
Ranulf Peverell; income 83/. 19s. Id. yearly, now worth
1,679/. Us. 8d.; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Giles Leigh.
At HALFIELD REGIS. A Benedictine Priory, founded,
in the year 1140, by Aubrey de Vere, father of the Earl of
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
Oxford ; revenues 1571. 3s. 2%d., now worth 3,143/. 45. 2^.;
granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Thomas Noke.
At CASTLEHEDINGHAM, or HEXIXGHAM. A Bene
dictine Nunnery, founded, in the year 1190, by Aubrey de
Vere, first Earl of Oxford, or rather by his Countess Lucia,
who became the first Prioress; revenues, at the suppres
sion, 291. 125. IQd, now worth 392/. 16s. 8c7. ; granted,
28 Henry VIII., to John Earl of Oxford.
At HO"RKESLEY PARVA. A Cluniac Priory, founded, in
the reign of Henry I., by Robert Fiiz Godebdld; revenues
-38/. 14s. 7d., now worth 7741. 11s. Sd.
At LATTON. An Augustine Priory, founded, before
20 Edward I., by some person, whose name is not known j
granted, 28 Henry VIII. , to Sir Henry Parker.
At LAYER MORNEY. A College, founded, in the year
1330, by William de Morney, Lord of the Manor.
An Hospital, or Almshouse, erected, in the year
1523, in pursuance of the will of Henry Lord Morney;
granted, by Queen Elizabeth, to William Tipper and
Robert Da we.
At LIGHES. An Augustine Priory, founded, in the reign
of Henry III., by Sir Ralph Gernoun ; yearly revenue
141/. 14s. Sd., now worth 2,834Z. I3s.4d.; granted, 27
Henry VIII., to Sir Richard Rich.
At MALDOX. A Carmelite Friary, founded, in the reign
of Edward II., by some persons unknown ; value 26/. 0,?. 8c.
yearly, now worth 520/. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII.,
to George Duke and John Sterr.
At MALDON JUXTA. An Hospital for the leprous towns
men, founded by some one of the ancient Kings of England ;
granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Thomas Dyer; and, 25 Eliza
beth, to Theophilus and Robert Adams.
At LITTLE MAPLESTED. A Preceptory of Knights Hos
pitalers, founded, in the reign of Henry I., by Juliana,
daughter and heiress of Robert Dorsnell ; granted, at the
dissolution, to George Harper.
At MERCY, or W^EST MERESEY. An Alien Priory,
founded by King Edward the Confessor; granted, 34
Henry VIII., to Robert Dacres, Esq.
At NEWPORTPOXD. An Hospital, founded in the reign
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of King John, by Richard Serb ; valuation 237. 10s. 8d.,
now worth 4701. 13s. 4.d. ; granted, by Henry VIII., to Sir
Martin Bowes.
At PAUNSFIELD. An Alien Priory, founded, 4 William
the Conqueror, by Walteran Fitz Ranulph; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Sir Giles Caple.
At PLECY. A College, founded, 17 Richard II., by
Thomas Duke of Gloucester ; valuation 1397. 3s. Wd.
yearly, now worth 2,7837. 18s. 4d. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII.,
to John Gales.
At PRITTLEWEL-L. A Cluniac Priory, founded, in tlie
reign of Henry II., by Robert Fitz Swain ; yearly value
1947. 14s. 3d., now worth 3,8947. 5s. 10c7. ; granted, 29
Henry VIII., to Thomas Audley ; and, 5 Edward VI., to
Sir Richard Rich. *
At SEDEBURBROOK. A Free Chapel, founded in the
reign of Edward I. ; granted, 7 Edward VI., to Sir Anthony-
Brown and Richard Weston.
At STANESGATE, in the parish of Steeple. A Cluniac
Priory, founded by the predecessors of the Prior of Lewes,
antecedently to the year 1176; value 437. 85. 6d. yearly,
now worth 8687. 10s.; granted, 25 Henry VIII.,Uo Ed
mund Mordaunt.
At STRATFORD, in the parish of West Ham. A Cis
tercian Abbey, built, in the year 1134, by William de Mont-
iichet; income 5737. 15s. 6d. yearly, now worth 11,4757.
10s. Wd. , granted, 30 Henry VIIL, to Peter Meawtis, Esq.
At THOBEY, near INGATESTONE. An Augustine Priory,
founded early, by Michael Capra and wife and son ; value
75/. 10s. 6d. yearly, now worth 1,5107. 10s.; granted,
22 Henry VIIL, to Sir Richard Page, Knt.
At TIT REMIT ALL. An Augustine Priory, founded, in the
reign of William the Conqueror, by Gilbert de Montefixo ;
valuation 70/. 19s. 3d ; now worth 1,4197. 5s. 10e7. ;
granted, 28 Efenry VIIL, to John Carey.
At TILTEY. A Cistercian Abbey, founded, about the
year 1152, by Robert Ferrers, Earl of Derby and Mau
rice Fitz Jeffery; valuation 1777. 9s. 4(7., now worth
3,5497. 6s. Sd.; granted, 35 Henry VIIL, to Thomas Lord
Audley.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At TIPTREE. An Augustine Monastery, founded, in the
reign of Edward I., by Ralph de Munchensi ; value 22/.
165. 4c7." yearly, now worth 4567. 65. Sd.
. At LITTLE WALDEN. A Benedictine Abbey of Monks,
founded, in the year 1136, by Jeffry Mandevil, Earl of
Essex; income 4*06/. 15s. lid. yearly, now worth 8,135/.
18s. 4rf.; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Audley.
At WALTHAM. An Augustine Monastery, founded, in
the year 1062, by Earl Harold; value 1,079/. 12s. Id.
yearly, now worth 21, 592/. Is. Sd.; granted, } Edward VI.,
to Sir Antoney Denny.
At WIKES. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, in the
reign of Henry I., by Walter and Alexander Mascherell,
brothers; value 92/. 12*. 3d., now worth 1,852/. 5s.;
granted, by Henry VIII.
At WUDEHAM. An Augustine Monastery, founded, in
the reign of Henry II., by Maurice Fitz Jeffery and Tiretai,
Sheriff of Essex; granted, 31 Henry VIII. ? to Henry
Foisted.
GLOUCESTER (COUNTY.)
At BECCANFORD. An Alien Priory, given, in the reign
of Henry I., to the Abbey of St. Martin, in Normandy;
value 531. 6s. 8c?. yearly, now worth 1,066J. 13s. 4c?.;
granted, 1 Edward VI., to Sir Richard Lee.
At CIRENCESTER. An Augustine Monastery, magni
ficently built, in the year 1117, by Henry I. ; yearly value
1,05U 7s. llrf., now worth 21,027/. 2s. 6d.; granted,
1 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Seymour; 6 Elizabath, to
Richard Masters.
At DAEGLESFORD. A Monastery, founded, in the year
718, by one Begia, on a scite, granted him for that purpose,
by King Ethelbald; dissolved.
At DEREHURST. An Alien Priory, founded, about the year
980, by Doddo Duke of Mercia; granted, 34 Henry VIII.,
to William Throckmorton.
At FLEXELEY, or DENZ. A Cistercian Abbey, founded,
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in the time of Stephen, by Roger Earl of Hereford; value
112/. 13s. \d. yearly, now worth 2,253. Is. Sd.; granted,
36 Henry VIII. , to Sir Antony Kingston.
At GLOUCESTER. A Benedictine Abbey, founded, in the
year 680, by Wulphere, the first Christian King of Mercia,
and Ethelred, his brother and successor, who was afterwards
Monk and Abbot of Bardney. There were, according to the
Saxon custom, religious of both sexes : this house was
honoured by having, for ninety years, three Queens succes
sively the presiding Abbesses ; valuation, at the dissolution,
1,550/. 4s. 5jc/., now worth 31,004/. 9s. 2d. ; granted, by
Henry VIII,, to the Bishop and his officers.
An Augustine Monastery, founded, as some writers
say, in the year 660, by Merwald, Viceroy of West
Mercia ; or as others, with more appearance of cer
tainty say, by Etlielred, Earl of Mercia, in the year
909; income 90/. 10s. 2^1 yearly, now worth 1,810J.
4s. 2cZ. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to John Jennings.
A Friary, not far from the south gate, founded,
before the year 1268, by Lord Berkley ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to John Jennings.
A Monastery of Dominicans, founded near the
Castleyard, by Henry III., in the year 1239; granted,
31 Henry VIII., to Thomas Bell, who made it a dra-
pering house.
A Carmelite Friary, founded in the suburbs without the
north gate, by Queen Elenor, Sir Thomas Gilford and
Sir Thomas Berkley, in the time of Henry III.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Richard Andrews and
Nicholas Temple.
AtMiNCHiN HAMPTON. An Alien Priory, according to
some authors, was founded here very early, but others say,
that this idea took rise from the fact that the manor was
given to the Nuns or Minchins of the Holy Trinity, in Nor
mandy, by William the Conqueror; revenues valued at
117/. 16s. lid, now worth 2,356/. 18s. 4d.; granted,
34 Henry VIII., to Andrews Lord Windsor.
At HA YLES, or TRAY. A Cistercian Monastery, founded,
in the year 1251, by Richard Earl of Cornwall, afterwards
Kii;g of the Romans and Emperor of Germany; valua
tion 357/. 7s. Sd. t now worth 7,147/. 14s. 2rf.; granted,
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1 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Seymour, and after his at
tainder, to William Marquis of Northampton, 4 Edward VI.
AtHoRKSLEGH,orHousLEY. An Alien Priory, endowed,
in the time of William the Conqueror, by Roger Earl ot"
Shrewsbury ; granted, 7 Edward VI.* to Sir Walter Dennys.
f At LAN-TONY, near Gloucester. An Augustine Monastery,
founded, in the year 1136, by Milo Earl of Hereford, on the
south side of the city; income 74S/. 19s. llc?., now worth
14,979/. 19*. 2r/.; granted, 32 Henry VIIL, to Sir Arthur
Porter.
At LECIIELADE. An Hospital, founded, 30 Henry III.,
by Lady Isabel Ferrers; granted, 14 Elizabeth, to Denis
Tappes.
At NOENT, or NEWENTON. An Alien Priory, founded
on the manor given by William the Conqueror to the Con
vent of Cormeili in Normandy ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to
Sir Richard Lee.
At QUEININGTON. A Preceptory of Knights Hospitalers,
founded through the bounty of Agnes de Lacy and her
daughter before the reign of John; valued at 137/. 7s. l~cL
yearly, now worth 2747 /.2s. 6d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIIL,
to Sir Richard Morisine and to Sir Anthony Kingston.
At STANLEY. A Benedictine Cell, founded, in the year
1 135, by Roger Berkley ; yearly income 126J. Os, 8d., now
worth 2520. 13s. 4d. ; granted to Sir Antony Kingston.
AtSTOW-ON-THE-WouLD. An Hospital, founded, about
the year 1010, by Ailmar, Earl of Cornwall and Devon
shire ; valued at 25Z. 4s. 4d. yearly, now worth 504L 6s. Sd.
At THEOKESBURT, or TEWKESBURY. A Benedictine
Monastery, built and endowed by two brothers, Oddo and
Doddp, in the year 715, but enlarged in the year 1102, by
Robert Fitz Haimon, a noble Norman; valued at 1598Z.
Is. 3d. yearly, now worth 31961Z. 5s. ; granted, 36 Henry
VIIL, to Thomas Strowde, Walter Erie, and James Paget.
At WESTBURY ON TRIN, or URYMME. A Benedictine
Cell and College, founded in the year 824, and endowed
with several lands by Ethelric, son of Ethelmund. Having
suffered by wars and other convulsions it was rebuilt, in the-
year 1288, by Godfrey GifYard, Bishop of Worcester ; va-
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lued at 232/. 14s. \d. yearly, now worth 4Q54L Os.
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir Ralph Sadler.
At WINCHELCOMBE. A Benedictine Monastery, or Nun
nery, founded, 787, by King Offa; and, in 798, King
Ranulph laid there the foundation of a stately Monastery ;
valued at 7591. Us. 9rf. yearly, now worth 15191Z. 15s. ;
granted, 1 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Seymor.
HANTS (COUNTY.)
At SOUTH BADEISLEY. A Preceptory of Knights Tem
plars ; valued at 118/. 16s. Id. yearly, now worth 2376.
ils.Qd.- granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Sir Nicolas Trock-
morton.
At DE BELLO Loco REGIS, or BEAULIEU, in the New
Forest. A Cistertian Abbey, founded, by King John, in the
year 1204, for thirty monks ; income 428/. 16s. 8d. yearly,
now worth 85761. 4s. 2d, ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to
Thomas Wriothesley, Esq.
AT BROMERE. An Augustin Monastery, founded, by
Baldwin de Reveriis ; and his uncle, Hugh, in the reign of
Henry I. ; valued at 200Z. 5s, \d. yearly, now worth 40Q5L
2s. 6d. ; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to Henry, Marquis of
Exeter.
At BURTON, in the Isle of Wight. A College, founded,
3282, by John de Insula, rector of Shalfleet, and Thomas
de Winton, rector of Godshill ; granted, 1 8 Henry VI., to
Winchester College.
At HAILING. An Alien Priory, founded by King Wil
liam, and afterwards by King Henry I. ; granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to the College of Arundel.
At MEREWELLE. An Augustin Priory, founded, in the
reign of John, by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester ;
granted, 5 Edward VI., to Sir Henry Seymore.
At MOTISFONT. An Augustin Priory, founded, by Wil
liam Brimere, in the reign of John; valued at 167/. 15s. 8|c?.
yearly, now worth 3355L \4s. 2c?. 3 granted, 28 Henry
VIII.; to William, Lord Sandys.
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At NETTELY, near Southampton. A Cistertian Abbey,
founded, 1239, by King Henry III.; valued at 160Z.2s.9ic/.
yearly, now worth 3202/. 15s. IQd. ; granted. 28 Henry
VIIL, to Sir William Paulet.
At PORCH ESTER. An Augustin Monastery, founded,
1133, by King Henry I. ; valued at 314Z. 17s. lOJd. yearly,
now worth 6297/. 17s. 6d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIIL, to
John White.
At PORTESMOUTII. A Hospital, founded, Jn the time
of Jobn, by Peter de Rupibus, Bishop of Winchester;
valued at 33Z. 19s. 5\d. yearly, now worth 6791. 9s. 2d.
At QUARRER, in the Isle of Wight. A Cistertian Mo
nastery, founded, 1132, by Baldwin de Redveriis, after
wards Earl of Devonshire ; valued at 184/. Is. lOd. yearly,
now worth 3681/. 18s. 4c?. ; granted, 36 Henry VJIL, to
John and George Mills.
At RUMESEY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, 967,
by Edward, or Ethel wold, a Saxon nobleman ; valued at
528Z. 8s. lOJd yearly, now worth 10,568L 19s. %d.; grant
ed, 38 Henry VIIL, to John Bellow and R. Pigot.
At SOUTHAMPTON. An Augustin Priory, built, by
Henry L, upon the river, two miles above the town ; valued
at 911. 9s. yearly, now worth 1829Z. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIIL, to Francis Dawtrey.
An Hospital, called God s House, founded, in the
time of Henry III., by two brothers, Gervase and Pro-
tase, of Hampton, for the poor.
St. Mary Magdelan Hospital, founded, 1179, for
lepers.
A Franciscan Friary, founded, 1240, near the wall,
in the south part of the town ; granted 36 Henry VIIL,
to John Pollard, and, 5 Edward VI., to Arthur Darcy.
At TWIN HAM. An Augustin Priory, founded in the time
of Edward the Confessor ; valued at 541 /. 16s. yearly, now
worth 10S96J. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII,, to Joseph
Kir ton.
At TYCIIFIELD. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded,
in the time of Henry III., by Peter de Rupibus, Bishop of
Winchester; valued at 280/- 19s. 10|d yearly, now worth
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56197. 19s. 2c?. ; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas
Wriothesley, who built a stately house here.
At WJIREWELL. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, by
Elfrjda, Queen Dowager of King Edgar, in the year 986, to
expiate the crime of her being concerned in the murders both
of her first husband, Ethelwolf, that she might be queen, and
of her son-in-law, King Edward, that her own son might be
king ; here she spent the latter part of her life in doing pe
nance, like David, for her sins, and for regaining, like the
prodigal child, the good graces of her heavenly Father;
valued at 403/. 12s. lOd. yearly, now worth 8072/. 18s. 4d. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas West lord de la
Ware.
At WINCHESTER. A Benedictine Priory, founded, as
they say, by King Lucius, but destroyed in Diocletian s per
secution, in the year 266 ; rebuilt, by Deodatus, the Abbot,
in the year 300 ; the monks were massacred, and the house
perverted into a temple. for the idolatrous worship of Dagon ?
by Cerdic, King of the West Saxons, bu< finally restored by
the Saxon Christian Kings ; value, at the suppression,
15077. 17s. 2d. yearly, now worth 30.157/. 3sAd.
A Nunnery, founded, in the east part of the city, by
King Alfred ; here St. Edburg, was Abbess ; valued
at 179/. 7s. 2d. yearly, now worth 3587/. 3s. 4d.;
granted, 38 Henry VIII., to John Bello and John
Broxholrne.
A Monastery, founded, by King Alfred, for the learn
ed Monk Grimbald, whom he had brought from Flan-
<]ers. It was removed, 1110, to Hyde, without the
city ; valued at S65 1 s. 6d. yearly, now worth
1730R 10d.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Richard
Bethel.
St. Elizabeth College, founded, by John de Pontoys,
Bishop of Winchester, 1300 ; valued at 112/. 17s. 4d.
yearly, now worth 2257Z. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 35 Henry
VIII., to Thomas, Lord Wriothesley.
Wykeham College, founded, by the munificent pre
late, William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, 1387,
outside the city to the southward ; valued at 6391. 8s. Id.
yearly, now worth 12,788.
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St. Cross Hospital, founded, south-west of the town,
by Henry le Blois, Bishop of Winchester, in the year
1 132, for the whole maintenance of 13 poor brethren ia
lodging, clothing, and diet, and for dining 100 poor
persons every day. In the year 1185, Richard, Bishop
of Winchester, made provision for dining another 100
poor persons every day ; and, in the time of Henry VI.,
Cardinal Beaufort made additional provisions for a rec
tor, two chaplains, 35 poor men, and three poor wo
men; value, at the dissolution, lS4/. 4s. 2d. yearly,
now worth 36341. 3s. 4d.
An Hospital, for the poor folk, stood outside the
King s Gate, maintained by the Monks of St. S within,
now suppressed.
An Augustm Friary, stood a little without the south
gate, on the way to Hampton ; the site of this as well
as of three other Friaries, granted.
. Grey Friary, founded by King Henry III., close by
the east gate, on the inside ; granted, 35 Henry VIII.
At WINTENEY. A Cistertian Nunnery, founded, in the
time of William the Conqueror, by the son of Peter Jeffrey ;
valued at 591. Is. yearly, now worth 1181/. ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Richard Hill, Esq., Serjeant of the King s
Cellar.
HEREFORD (COUNTY.)
At ACLEY. An Alien Priory, found, in the year 1160,
by the ancestors of Robert Chandos j granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to Sir Philip Hobby.
At ACORNBURY. An Augustin Nunnery, founded, by
Margery, wife of Walter de Lacy, three miles south of
Hereford, in the reign of King John ; valued at 151. 7s. 5\d.
yearly, now worth 1507/.9s. 2d. ; granted, 33 Heary VIIL,
to Hugh de Harry.
At BBOMYARD. A College, founded prior to the reign
of Henry III.; granted, 14 Elizabeth, to one Henry James.
At CLIFFORD. A Cluniac Priory, founded, in the time
of Henry I., by Simon Fitz Ricl.ard; va uei at 65L
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lls. lid. yearly, now worth 131U. 18s. 4d.; granted 7 Ed
ward VI., to William Herbert^Earl of Pembroke.
At DORE. A Cistertian Abbey, founded, in the time of
King Stephen, by Robert Ewyas ; valued yearly at 1 18/. 2s.
yearly, now worth 2362/. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to
John Scudamore.
At DYNMORE. An Hospital of Knights Hospitalers,
founded, by Sir Thomas , a brother of the order, in the
time of Henry II. ; granted 2 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas
Palmer.
At FLANESFORD. An Augustin Monastery, founded,
1347, by Richard, Lord Talbot; valued at 151. 8s. 9d.
yearly, now worth 308. 15s. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII. , to
George, Earl of Shrewsbury.
At HEREFORD. A Cathedral, founded here, in the year
680 ; again destroyed by the wars, and rebuilt by William
the Conqueror ; valued, at the general suppression, - 8 3 II.
4s. Id. yearly, now worth 16,624. Is. 8c?.
A Benedictine Cell, founded here very early, but en
larged in after times by several benefactqrs ; valued at
12K 3s. 3rf. yearly, now worth 2423/. 5s. 10. ; grant
ed, 34 Henry VIII., to John ap Rice.
St. John s Hospital of Templars, stood in the su
burbs, without the north gate ; granted, 6 Elizabeth, to
Robert Freke and John Walker.
A Friary, founded, in the time of Edward III., in
the north suburbs, by Sir John Daniel ; granted, 5 Eli-
beth, to Elizabeth Wynne.
A Friary, founded, without the Frere-gate, by Sir
William Pembrugge, in the time of Edward I. ; grant
ed, 36 Henry VIII., to James Boyle.
At KILPECKE. A Benedictine Cell, founded, about
1134, by Hugh, the son of William the Norman; granted,
13 Henry VIII., to the Bishop of Gloucester.
At LEOMINSTER. A Benedictine Cell, founded, about
660, by Merwald, King of West Mercia, but destroyed and
-rebuilt in after times; valued at 660 J. 16s. Sd. yearly, now
worth 13,216Z. 13s. 4d. ; granted to the Bailiffs and Bur
gesses of the town.
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At LYM BROKE. An Augustine Nunnery, founded about
a quarter of a mile from the left bank of the river Lugg ;
valued at 231. 17s. 8d. yearly, now worth 477/. 13s. 4d. ;
granted, 7 Edward VI., to John West and Robert Grat-
wick.
At WIG MORE. An Augustin Monastery, founded, in the
year 1100, by Ralph de Mortimer; but, for want of water
and convenience, shifted up and down, and finally settled
into a stately monastery, a mile beyond the town ; valued at
302/. 12s. 3|d yearly, now worth 6052/. 5s. IQd. ; granted,
2 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Palmer.
At WORAIELEY. An Augustin Abbey, founded, in the
lime of King John, by Gilbert Talbot ; valued at 83/. 10s. 2u J .
yearly, now worth 1670/. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to Edward, Lord Clinton.
HERTS (COUNTY.)
At ST. ALEAN S. A Benedictine Abbey, founded, in the
year 793, by King Otfa, for 100 monks, in honour of St.
Alban, the first Britain who suffered martyrdom ; valued at
2510/. 6s. l%d. yearly, now worth 50,2062. 2s. Gd. ; granted,
7 Edward VI., to the Mayor and Burgesses,
St. Julian s Hospital, founded, in the time of Henry
I., by Jeffrey, the Abbot, near this town, on the London
road, for leprous persons ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
Richard Lee.
. At BERKHAMSTEDE. Two Hospitals stood here in the
reign of King John, for poor lepers ; revenues granted
36 Henry VIII. , to Robert Hordem.
At CESTREHUNT, or CIIESTIIITNT. A Benedictine Nun
nery, founded in the year 1183; valued at 27/. 6s. 8d.
yearly, now worth 546Z, 13s. 4d, ; granted, 28 Henry VIII.,
to Sir Anthony Deny.
At CLOTHALE. An Hospital of ancient foundation ; va
lued at 4Z. 2s. Sd. yearly, now worth 822. 13. 7d. ; granted,
2 James I.
At DE LA PR A YE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded,
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in the year 1190, by Garinus, Abbot of St. Alban s; grant
ed, 32 Henry VIII., to Ralph Rawlet, Esq.
At TEMPLE DYNXESLEY. A Preceptory of Templars,
richly endowed in lands, in the time of King Stephen, by
Bernard de Balliol ; granted, by King Henry VIII., to Sir
Ralph Sadler.
At FLAMSTED. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, in"
the time of Stephen, by Roger de Toney. Yearly value
461. 165. IJdf., now worth 936/. 2s. 6d- granted 31 Henry
VIII., to S r ir Richard Page.
At HERTFORD. A Benedictine Abbey, founded in the
time of William the Conqueror, by Ralph de Limesie ;
value yearly 86Z. 14s. Sd, now worth ],734/. 13s. 4</. ;
granted 29 Henry VIII., to Sir Antony Denny, and to his
wife.
At HITCIIIN. A Gilbertine Nunnery, founded at some
early period; value yearly, at the suppression,, 151- \s. lie/.,
now worth 301/. 18s. 4cZ;_ granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
John Cokke.
A Dominican Friary, founded, at the end of this
town, by King Edward, about 1316; yearly value
4/. 9s. 4d., now worth 89/. 6s. 8c?.; granted, 38 Henry
VIII., to Edward Watson and H. Hendson.
At KING S LANGLEY. A Friary, founded, near the royal
palace here, by Roger Helle, an English Baron, but endowed
by Edward I., Edward II., Edward III., and Edward IV.,
so that it exceeded all houses of the order in England ; yearly
value loO/. 14s. Sc., now worth 3,014Z. 13s. 4c/.; granted,
16 Elizabeth, to Edward Grimston.
At RED BURN. A Benedictine Cell, subservient to St
Alban s, founded before 1195; granted, 31 Henry VIII.,
to John Cock.
At ROYSTOX. An Augustine Monastery, founded, in
the time of Henry II., by Eustace de Merc; yearly
value 1061. 3s. Id., now worth 3,123. 1. Sd.-, granted
32 Henry VIII., to Robert Slete, Esq.
St. John s Hospital", founded in the time of Henry III.;
valued at 51. 6s. 10cZ., now worth 106/. 8s. 4d. ;
granted, 5 James I. to R,oger Aston.
At ROWIIEJNG, or ROWNAY. A Benedictine Nunnery,
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founded, 10 Henry II., byConan, Duke of Britain ; valued,
at tiie dissolution, 131. 10s. 9d, now worth 270/. 1 5s.
At SOPEWELL. A Benedictine Nunnery, built by Jeffrey,
sixteenth Abbot of St. Alban; yearly revenues 6SI. 8s., now
worth 1,368J. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Sir Richard
Lee.
At STAN BON". A Hospital of Knights Hospitalers, en
dowed with 140 acres of lands, by Richard de Clare, before
1180; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Sir Ralph Sadler.
At WARE. An Alien Priory, endowed by Hugo de Gren-
temaisnil, before 1081 ; granted by Henry VIII.
At WYMONDESLEY PARVA. An Augtistin Hospitaf,
built in the time of Henry III., by Richard Argentein ;
yearly value 37Z. 10. 6|d., now worth 7501. 10s. lOd. ;
granted, 29 Henry VIIL, to James Nedeham, surveyor of
the king s works.
HUNTINGDON (COUNTY.)
AtHinciiiNGBROOKE, near Huntingdon. A Benedic
tine Nunnery, founded by King William the Conqueror ;
value yearly 19/. 9s. 2d., now worth 389/. 3*. 4d. ; granted,
29 Henry VIII., to Richard Williams, alias Cromwell.
At HUNTINGDON. An Augustin Monastery, founded,
outside the town, by Eustace de Luvetot, in the time of
King Stephen; yearly value 232/. 7s., now worth 4,647/. ;
granted, 33 Henry VIIL, to Sir Richard Cromwell, alias
Williams.
At ST. IVES, olim Slepe. A Benedictine Cell, founded
by Ednoth, Abbot of Ramsey, in honour of St. Ivo, whose
relics were found here in the year 1001; granted, 36
Henry VIIL, to Sir Thomas Audley.
At ST. NOET S. A Benedictine Priory, founded by
Noet, but was destroyed in the subsequent wars, and re
stored in the year 1113 ; yearly value 2561. 13s., now worth
5,125/. 5s.; granted 33 Henry VIIL, to Sir Richard Wil
liams, alias Cromwell.
At RAMSEY. A Benedictine Abbey, founded 969, by
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Ailvvine, Earl of East Angles; yearly value 983Z. 15s. 3d.,
now worth 19,675/. 5s. Wd. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to
Sir Richard Cromwell, alias Williams.
At SALT KEY. A Cistertian Abbey, founded 1146, by
Simon, Earl of Northamptou ; yearly value 199/. 11s. Sd. t
now worth 3,99 II. 13s. 4d.; granted, 29 Henry VIIL, to
Sir Richard Cromwell, alias Williams.
At STONELY. An Augustin Priory, founded 1180, by
William Mandeville ; yearly value 62/. 12s. 3d, now worth
1,252J. 5s. IQd.-, granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Oliver Leder.
KENT (COUNTY.)
At AYLESFORD. A Carmelite Friary, founded 1240, by
Richard Lord Grey; granted, 33 Henry VIIL, to Sir Tho
mas Wyat.
At BILSINGTO^-. An Augustin Priory, founded 1253,
by John Mansell ; valued yearly 8H. Is. 60?., now worth
1,621 J. 10s.; granted, 30 Henry VIIL, to the Archbishop
f Canterbury.
At Box LEY. A Cistertian Abbey, founded 1146, by
William de Ipre, Earl of Kent, who afterwards became a
Monk himself, at Laon in France ; valued at 21 8 J. 19s. IQd.,
now worth 4,3797. 18s. 4d. , granted, 32 Henry VIIL to
Sir Thomas Wyat.
At BRADGARE. 4 College, founded, 16 Richard II.,
by Mr. Robert, Pastor of the town, and seven gentlemen ;
granted, 29 Henry VIIL, to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
At BRADSOLE, near Dover. A Premonstratensian Abbey,
founded, 1191, by King Richard L; yearly value 142V.
8s. 9d., now worth 2,848J. 15s. granted by Henry VIII. to
the Archbishop of Canterbury.
At BURNE, or PATRICKSBURN. An Alien Priory,
founded 1200; granted, 4 Edward VI. to Sir Thomas
Cheiney. -. .
At CANTERBURY. A Cathedral Church, and Bene
dictine Priory, founded by King Ethelbert, on his conversion
to Christianity, in the year 600. The Cathedral was built
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
by Lanfranc, in the year 1080. Besides the great offerings
at Thomas a Becket s shrine, the yearly revenues, at the
dissolution, made 2,489/. 4s. 9d., now worth 49..784Z. 16s.
St. Augustine s Monastery, founded by the same
Convert, Ethelbert, King of Kent, by the advice of
St. Augustine, who was buried here. The yearly
revenues 1,274Z. 0. l/0|d., are now worth 29,480 J.
175. 6d
St. Gregory s Hospital, founded, in the year 1084,
by Archbishop Lanfranc ; yearly revenues 1661. 4s. 5Jc?.,
now worth 3,328Z. 9s. 2rf.; granted, 28 Henry VIII. ,
to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
St. Sepulchre s Nunnery, founded 1100, by Arch
bishop Anselm, in the south east of the city; revenues
38/. 19s. l\d., now worth 779/. 12s. 60?.; granted,
38 Henry VIII., to James Hale.
Eastbridge Hospital, founded, as some say, by Lan
franc; or, as others think, by St. Thomas the Martyr,
for the entertainment of pilgrims; yearly value 231.
18s. 9JcZ, now worth 478/. 15s. 10c?.
St. Laurence s Hospital, founded, south east of this
town, in the year 1137, by Hugh, the Abbot of St.
Augustine s; yearly revenues 31Z. 10s. 7c?., now worth
630. 11s. 8d. ; granted to Sir John Parrot.
St. Margaret s Hospital, founded, 1243, by Simon
de Langton, Archdeacon of Canterbury, for poor infirm
priests; yearly value 10Z. 13s. 8c?., now worth 213
13s. 4d. ; granted, 13 Elizabeth, to the Mayor, &c.,
and is now a Bridewell.
An Augustin Friary, founded, in the reign of Ed
ward L, by Richard French, baker; granted, 33
Henry VIII., to G. Harper.
A Dominican Friary, founded, abaut 1221, by King
Henry III. ; granted, 2 Elizabeth, to Thomas Wiseman,
and then to John Harrington.
A Franciscan Monastery, founded, 1270, by John
Diggs, an Alderman of the city; granted, 31 Henry
VIII., to Thomas Spilman.
1 ^ At CUMBWELL, in the Parish of Goudhurst. An Augus-
>tine Priory, founded by Robert de Turneham, in the reign
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of Henry II.; yearly value, 80Z. 175. 6|d, now worth
1,617/. 105. JOc?.; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Thomas
Culpepper, and, 34 Henry VIII., to Sir John Gage.
At DA VINO TON. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded,
1153, by Fulk de Newenham ; yearly value 2H. 13s. 10c?.,
now worth 433J. 85. 4d. ; granted, 3 Henry VIII., to
Sir Thomas Cheney.
At DERTFORD. An Augustine Nunnery, founded, 1355,
by King Edward III.; value, at the dissolution, 408Z., now
worth 8,160/.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Edm. Mervyn,
and finally became the property of the Earl of Salisbury.
At DOVER. A Benedictine Priory, founded, 640, within
the Castle, by King Eadbald, removed down into the town,
696; yearly value 232J. Is. 5%d., now worth 4,64R 9s. 2d.
At GREENWICH. A Dominican Friary, founded, 1376,
by King Edward III. and Sir John Norbury. The religious
were restored by Queen Mary twenty years after they were
expelled by her father, but finally expelled by Elizabeth.
At HARBALDOWJST. A Hospital, founded, about a mile
from the west gate of Canterbury, for the poor, by Bishop
Lanfranc; yearly value 109J. 7s. 2d, now worth 2,187J.
3s. 4d. ; suppressed in the reign of Edward VI.
At MONK S HORTON. A Cluniac Cell, founded, in the
reign of Henry II., by Robert de Vere; yearly value 111/.
16s. 11^., now worth <2,236J. 19s. 2rf. ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Richard Tate, and after to Mantell.
At WEST LANG DON. A Premonstratensian Abbey,
founded, 1192, by William de Aubervill ; yearly value
561. 6s. 9d., now worth 1126J. 15s.; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
At LEEBES. An Augustine Priory, built, 1119, by Ro
bert Croucheart, Knight ; yearly value 362/. 7s. 7c/., now
7,247/. 11s. 8cZ.; granted, 4 Edward VI., to Sir Antony
St. Leger.
At LILLECHURCII, or HEYHAM. A Benedictine Nun
nery, founded, 1151, by King Stephen; granted by Henry
VIII. to Cambridge College.
At MAIDSTONE. A College, or Hospital, founded, 1260,
by Boniface, Archbishop of Canterbury; valuation
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75. lOd. yearly, now worth 3,187Z. 18s. 4d. ; granted,
3 Edward VI., to Lord Cobiiam.
At MALLING. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, in the
reign of William Rufus, by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester ;
yearly value 245/. 10s. 2\d., now worth 4,910J. 4s. 2d.;
granted, 12 Elizabeth, to Henry Cobham, alias Brook.
At MELTON. A Hospital, granted to Sir Henry Wyat.
At MUTTIDEN. A Friary, founded, 1224, by Sir
Michael de Ponynges ; yearly value 30/. 13s. O^c?., now
worth 61 3J. Os. iOd; granted, 30 Henry VIIL, to Sir
Antony Aucher.
At OSPRING. A Hospital, founded, 1235, by King
Henry III.; granted -by Henry VIII.
At WEST PECCHAM. A Hospital of Hospitalers ; yearly
value 631. 6s. Bd., now worth 1,266J. 13s. 4d.; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Sir Robert Southwell.
At PUCKESHALL. A Hospital, granted by King Henry
VII. to Lynch, his Physician ; granted to Sir John Parot.
At ROCHESTER. A Cathedral and Benedictine Priory,
founded, in the year 600, by King Ethelbert; yearly value
4861. Us. 5d., now worth 9,73U. 8s. 4d.
At SEVENOKE. Two Hospitals, one founded in the year
1418, for twenty men and women, by William Sevenoke ;
another in the gift of the Archbishop of Canterbury; both
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Archbishop Cranmer.
At SHEFEY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, in the
year 675, by Sexburg, widow of Ercombert, King of Kent;
yearly value 122/. 14s. 6%d., now worth 2,454/. 10s- 10d.;
granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Cheiney.
At NEWWORK, near Rochester. A Hospital, founded,
in the year 1 194, by Bishop Glanville of Rochester, for the
reception of poor travellers, and other indigent persons ;
granted, 33 Henry VIII.
At SWJNGFIELD, near Dover. A Hospital of Sister
Hospitalers, founded, in the year 1190, by Sir Robert de
Clotingham, Arnulf Cade, and others ; yearly value 88 .
3s. S^G?., now worth 1,763/. 5s. lOd. ; granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to Sir Thomas Aucher.
At TANINGTOX. An Hospital, founded in the reign of
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Henry II.; yearly value, 33Z. 11s. Id., now worth 6711.
Is. Sd.; granted, 5 Edward VI. to Robert Dartnall.
AtTnuRLEGii. An Alien Priory, bestowed. 22 Henry IL,
to the Abbey of St. Bertin at St. Omers.
At WENGIIAM. A College, founded, in the year 1286,
by John Peckham, Archishop of Canterbury ; yearly reve
nues 331. 6s. 8d., now worth 6661. 13s. 4<1 ; granted,
7 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Palmer.
At WEST WOOD. An Augustin Priory, founded, in the
year 1178, by Richard de Lucy, Viceroy here from the King,
who was absent in France ; next year he quitted his great
palaces, took the religious habit, and died in this house ;
yearly revenues 186/. 9s., now w r orth 7^329^. ; granted,
28 Henry Vltt, to Sir Ralph Sadler. 3
At WYE. A College, founded, in the year 1431, by
John Kempt, Archbishop of York; yearly value 93Z. 2s. 0|c?.,
now worth 1,862/. Os. lOd; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
Walter Buckler.
LANCASTER (COUNTY.)
At BURSCOUGH. An Augustin Priory, founded, in the
reign of Richard I., by Robert Fitz Henry, Lord of Latham;
yearly value 129J. Is. lOd, now worth 2,581Z. 16s. 8c7.
At COCKERSAND. A Premonstratensiaix Abbey, founded,
in the reign of Henry II., by William Lancastre ; yearly
value 282^. 7s. l\d., now worth 5,647 Z. 12s. 6cZ.; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to John Kechin.
At CONISHEVED. An Augustin Priory, founded, in the
reign of Henry II., by Gabriel Pennington ; yearly value
124Z. 2s. Id, now worth 2,482^ Is. Sd.
At FURNES. A Cistertian Abbey, founded in the year
1127; yearly value 966J. 7s. lOd, now worth 19,327Z.
16s. Bd.
At HOLAND. A Benedictine Priory, founded, in the
year 1319, by Walter, Bishop of Litchfield ; yearly value
78L 12s., now worth 1,572/.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to
John Holcroft.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At HORNEBY. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded
by the ancestors of Sir Thomas Stanley; valuation 26/.
yearly, now worth 520Z. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII. } .to
Lord Montegle.
At KERSIIALL. A Cluniac Cell, bestowed by Henry II
to the monastery of Lenton, Nottinghamshire; granted, 32
Henry VIII., to Baldwin Willoughby.
At KERTMEL. An Augstine Priory, founded in the year
1188, by William Mareschall, Earl of Pembroke; yearly
value 212/. 11s. lOd; now worth 4,251 /, 16s. 8cZ. ; granted,
32 Henry VIIL, to John Holcroft.
At LANCASTER. An Alien Priory, founded, in the year
1094, by Earl Roger of Poictiers ; yearly value 90/., now
worth 1,600J.
A Dominican Friary, founded 44 Henry III., by
Sir Hugh Harrington; granted, 3 Henry VIIL, to
John Hqlcroft.
At LYTIIOM. A Benedictine Cell, founded by Richard
Fitz Rogers, in the reign of Richard I. ; yearly value 531.
15s. lOd. ; now worth 1,0751. 16s. Sd.; granted to Sir
Thomas Holcroft.
At MANCESTER. A College, founded, 9 Henry V., by
Thomas de la Ware, Pastor of the town ; yearly value 21 3,
10s. lid, now worth 4&7QL 18s. 4c?.
At PEN WORTH AM. A Benedictine Priory, founded, in
the reign of William the Conqueror, by the bounty of
Warine Bussel; yearly value 114/. 1 6s. 9d., "now worth
2,296Z. 15s.; granted, 34 Henry VIIL, to John Fleetwood.
At PRESTON. A Friary, founded, on the north-west of
this town-, by Edmond, Earl of Lancaster, son of Henry III. ;
granted, 32 Henry VIIL, to Thomas Holcroft.
At WARRINGTON. An Augustin Friary, built, at the
end of the bridge, in the year 1379; granted, 32 Henry
VIIL, to Thomas Holcroft.
At Locus BENEDICTUS DE WHALLEY. A Cistertian
Abbey, founded in the year 1296 ; valued at 55 II. 4s. 6d.
yearly, now worth 11,024/. 10s.; granted, 7 Edward VI.,
to Richard Aston and John Braddyll.
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LEICESTER (COUNTY.)
At BE I/TON. An Augustine Nunnery, founded, in the
reign of Henry III., by Rorsia de Verdon ; yearly value
10U. 8s. 2lrf,"now worth 2,028Z. 4s. 2cZ. ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Humphrey Foster.
At BR ADD LEY. An Augustine Priory, founded, in the
time of King John, by Robert Bundy ; valued at 20Z. 15s. Id.
yearly, now worth 41 51. 11s. Sd ; granted, 29 Henry VIII,,
to Thomas Newell, Esq.
At BREDON. An Augustine Cell, founded, in the year
1144, by Robert Ferrers, Earl Nottingham; valued at 251.
8s. Id. yearly, now worth 5QQL Is. Sd. granted, 7 Edward
VI., to John, Lord Grey.
At BURTON LAZARS. An Hospital, founded, in the
time of King Stephen, by Roger de Moubray ; valued at
2651. 10s. 2-Jd. yearly, now worth 53101. 4s. 2d. ; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to John Dudley, Lord Lisle.
At CIIORLEY and ULVESCROFT. An Augustine Priory,
founded, in the time of Henry II., by Blanchmain s, Earl
of Leicester ; valued at 101. 3s. IQ^d. yearly, now worth
2,023/. 17s. 6cL; granted to Frideswide, widow.
At CROXTON. A Premonstatensian Abbey, founded, in
the year 1162, by William Porcarius ; valuation, at the
suppression, 458/. 19s. l^d. yearly, now worth, 9,179^.
19s. 2d.-, granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Thomas, .Earl of
Rutland.
At DALEY. A Hospital of Knight s Templars, founded,
it is thought, by Robert Bossu, Earl of Leicester, in the
reign of Henry III.; yearly value 103/. 16s. !\d., now
worth 2,076Z. 12s. 6rf. ; granted, 35 Henry VIIL, to
Sir Andrew Nowell.
At CASTLE DON ING TON. A Hospital, founded, in the
reign of Henry II., or sooner, by John Lacy, Constable of
Chester; yearly value 51. 13s. 4c?., now worth ]131. 6s. Sd.
At GERONDON. A Cistertian Abbey, founded, in the
year 1133, by Robert Bossu, good Earl of Leicester ; yearly
value 186Z. 15s. 2d, now worth 3,7351. 4s. 2d. ; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Thomas, Earl of Rutland.
ABBEYS, PKIORIES, &c.
At HETHER. A Hospital of Knights Hospitalers, founded
in the reign of King John ; yearly value 39 /. Is. 5c?., now
worth 78 II. 8s. 4d.
At HINKLEY. An Alien Priory, founded, in the year
1173, by Robert Blanch maines, Earl of Leicester ; granted,
34 Henry VIII., to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
At KERKBEY ON THE WRETHEK". An Augustin Priory,
founded, 9 Edward II., by Roger Belter; yearly value
1781. 7s. lOJd., now worth 3,567/. 17s. 6d. ; granted, 35
Henry VIII., to Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy.
At LASDA. An Augustine "Priory, founded, in the reign
of Henry I., by Richard Basset and Maud his wife ; yearly
value 51 OJ. 16s. 5d, now worth 10,216/. 9s. 2d. ; granted,
31 Henry VIII., to Thomas, Lord Cromwell.
At LANG LEY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, in the
reign of Henry II., by William Pontulf; yearly value 321.
6s. 2e?., now worth 646/. 3s. 4d; granted, 35 Henry VIII.,
to Thomas Grey.
At LEICESTER. An Augustine Monastery, founded near
the town, in the year 1143, by Robert Bossu, Earl of Lei
cester; yearly value 1,062Z. 0*. 4jc?., now worth 21,240/.
7s. 6d. ; granted, 4 Edward VI., to William, Marquis of
Northampton.
The College of St. Mary the Less, founded, in the
year 1107, by Robert, Earl of Mallent and Leicester ;
yearly value 23/. 12s. lid.; now worth 472/. 1 8s. 4d.
The College of St. Mary the Greater, founded, in
the vear 1330, by Henry, Earl of Leicester; yearly
value 5951. 7s. 4d., now worth 11,907/. 6s* 8d.- 9
granted, 2 Edward VI., to John Beaumont and William
Guyse.
St. John s Hospital, founded prior to 123J, which
was converted into a gaol, 31 Elizabeth.
An Augustine Friary, granted to John Bellow and
John Broxholm.
A Dominican Friary, founded, in the reign of
Henry III., by the Earl of Leicester; granted, 38
Henry VIII., to Henry, Marquis of Dorset.
A Franciscan Friary, founded, in the year 1265, by
Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester ; granted 37
Henry VIII., to John Bellow and John Broxholm.
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At LUTTERWORTH. A Hospital, founded, in the reign
of King John, by Roise de Verdon and her son; yearly value
26/. 9s. 5d., now worth 529 J. Ss. Ad.
At MELTON MOUBRAY. A Cluniac Cell, subject to
the Monastery of Lewes in Sussex ; granted, 29 Henry VIII.,
to Thomas, Lord Cromwell.
At MOUSELEY. A College, founded, 2 Edward I., by
Sir Anketine de Martival ; yearly value 87., now worth
340Z.
At OSULVESTON. An Augustin Priory, founded, in the
reign of Henry II., by *Sir Robert GnmUald ; yearly vtie
1731. 1 8s. 9d., now worth 3,478/. 15s.; granted, 30 Henry
VIII. , to Sir John Harrington.
At ROTIIELEY. A Hospital of Knights Templars, en
dowed by Henry III.; yearly value 231/. 7s. 10c?., now
worth 4,627Z. 16s. Sd.; granted, 35 Henry VIIL, to Henry
Cart wright.
LINCOLN (COUNTY).
At ALVINGHAM. A Gilbertine Priory, founded, in the
reign of King Stephen, by Robert Cbeiney, Bishop of Lin
coln ; yearly value 141/. 15s., now worth 2,835/. ; granted,
5 Edward VI., to Edward Lord Clinton.
At ASLAKEBY, A Hospital of Templars, founded, in
the reign of Richard L, by John le Mareschal; granted,
35 Henry VIIL, to Lord Edward ^Clinton.
At BARDNEY. A Benedictine Abbey, founded, about
the year 697, by the bounty of Ethelred, King of Mercia,
who resigned his crown and became a Monk here, and
afterwards an Abbot, until his death ; valuation 429/. 7s.,
now worth 8,587/. ; granted to Sir Robert Tirwhit.
At BARLINGS. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded,
in the year 1154, by Ralph de Haye; yearly value 307.
16s. 6d.; now worth 6,556. 10s, Od. ; granted to Charles,
Duke of Suffolk.
At BELVOIR. A Benedictine Cell, founded, in the reign
of William the Conqueror, by Robert de Belvedere ; yearly
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
value 1291. 17s. 6d., now worth 2,5971. IQs.Qd.; granted,
to Thomas, Earl of Rutland, aud to Robert Tirwhit.
At LONG BENYGTON. An Alien Priory, founded, in
the year 1175, by Ralph de Filgeries ; granted, 34
Henry VIII.
At BOSTON. An Augustin Friary, founded by King
Edward II. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to the Mayor and
Burgesses of the town.
A Dominican Monastery, founded prior to the year
1288; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Charles, Duke of
Suffolk.
A Franciscan Monastery, founded by the Esterling
Merchants, at an early period > granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to the Mayor and Burgesses.
A Carmelite Friary, founded, in the year 1300, to
the west of the river, by Sir - > Orreby, Knight ;
granted, 37 Henry VIII. , to the Mayor aud Burgesses
of the town.
At BOURN. An Augustine Priory, founded, in the year
1138, by Baldwin Fil. Gilsberti ; yearly value 200J., now
worth 4,000/.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Richard
Cotton.
At TEMPLE BRUKR. A Hospital of Knights Templars,
founded, prior to the year 1185 ; granted, 33 Henry VIII.,
to Charles, Duke of Suffolk; yearly value 195Z. 2s. 2jrf.,
now worth 3,902Z. 4s. %d.
At BULLINGTON. A Gilbertine Priory, founded, in the
reign of King Stephen, by Simon Fitzwilliam ; yearly value
187/. 7s. 9d., now worth 3,747/. 15s. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At BURWELL. An Alien Priory, founded by the Lords
ofKyme; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Charles, Duke of
Suffolk.
At CAMERINGKAM. An Alien Priory, founded, in the
reign of Henry II., by Richard de Haya and Maud his wife j
granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Robert Tirwhit.
At CATTELEY. A Gilbertine Priory, founded, in the
reign of King Stephen, by Peter de Belingey ; yearly value
38/. 13s. 8d., now worth 7731. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 31 Henry
VIII., to Robert Carr of Sleford.
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At GOTHAM, A Cistertian Nunnery, in the reign of
Henry I., by Alan Muncel ; yearly value 46/. 17s. 7d,
now worth 937J. 11s. 8e/.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to
Edward Ship with.
At CROWLAND. A Benedictine Abbey, founded, in the
year 716, by Ethelbald, King of Mercia. After the Re
ligious were murdered, and the Monastery burned, by the
Danes, in the year 870, King Edred restored the lands, in
the year 948, and rebuilt the house. Yearly value 1,2177.
5s. lid., now worth 24,3457. 18s. 4d. , granted, 4 Edward
VI., to Edward, Lord "Clinton.
At DEPING. A Benedictine Cell, founded, in the year
1139, by Baldwin Fil. De Gilsberti; granted, 32 Henry
VIII., to the Duke of Norfolk.
At EGLE. An Hospital of Knights Templars, founded
by King Stephen ; yearly value 144/. 18s. l6d., now worth
2,898/. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl
of Rutland, and Robert Tirwhit.
At ELLESHAM, or AILESHAM. An Augustine Priory,
founded in the year 1166, by Beatrix de Amundevill, for
several poor brethren ; yearly value 837. 17s. 10d., now worth
1,677/. \6sAd. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke
of Suffolk.
At the PRIORY IN THE WOOD, near Epp worth, in the Isle
of Axholm. A Carthusian Priory, founded, 19 Richard II.,
by Thomas Moubray, Earl of Nottingham ; yearly value
290/. 11s. 7d. t now worth 5,8 1U. 12s. bd. ; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Mr. John Candish.
At FOSSE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the reign
of John, by the inhabitants of Torkeysy ; yearly value
SI. 5s. 4d., now worth [651. 6s. Sd.; granted, 5 Edward VI.,
to Edward Lord Clinton.
At GOKWELLE. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in tn e
year 1 185, by William de alta ripa; yearly value 19/. 18s. 6d.,
now worth 398 J. 10s. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Sir Wil
liam Tirwhit.
At GRANTHAM. A Franciscan Friary, built in the year
1290 ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Robert Bocher, and
David Vincent.
At GREENFIELD. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
the year 1153, by Eudo de Greinesby, and Ralph his Son ;
yearly value 791. 15s. la?., now worth 1.595/. Is. Sd.
granted, 12 Elizabeth, to Sir Henry Stanley and Lord
.Strange. ^
At GRIMESBY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded before
the year 1185; yearly value 12/. 3s. 7d., now worth 243J.
11s. Sd. ; granted 34 Henry VIII.
An Augustine Friary, founded prior to the year
1304; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Augustine Porter
and John Bellew.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the reign of Ed
ward IT. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to John Bellew
and Robert Brokesby.
At HAGH. An Alien Priory, founded in the year 1164,
by Henry II. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to John Lord
Russel.
At HAGHAM. An Alien Priory, founded by Hugh Earl
of Chester ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to John Bellew and
J. Broxholm.
At HAGNEBY. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in
the year 1175, by Herbert de Orreby, and Lady Agnes his
wife; yearly value 98Z. 7s. 4d. ; now worth 1,967Z. 6s. Sd. ;
granted, 30 Henry VIII., to John Freeman, of London.
At HAVPRHOLM. A Gilbertine Priory, founded in the
year 1137, by the Bishop of Lincoln, Alexander; yearly
value 88/. 5s. 5c?., now worth ],765/. 8s. 4d. ; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to Lord Clinton.
At HEYNINGES. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
year 1180, by Reyner Evermere ; yearly value 58Z. 13s. 4d. t
now worth l,173/. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Sir
Thomas Henneage.
At HOLLANDBRIDGE. A Gilbertine Priory, founded in
the reign of King John, by Godwin, a Citizen of Lincoln ;
yearly value 51. Is. lie?., now worth 10H. 18s. 4d. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to Edward Lord Clinton.
At HUMBERSTEYN. A Benedictine Monastery, founded
in the reign of Henry II., by William Hermeri ; yearly value
42/. 11s. 3d., now worth 85U. 5s. ; granted, 5 Edward VI.,
to John Cheke, Esq.
At HYRST. An Augustine Cell, founded in the reign of
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Henry I., by Nigel de Albini ; yearly value 71. Us. 8d., now
worth 151 1. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to John Earl
of Warwick.
At IRFORD. A Premonstratensian Nunnery, founded in
the reign of Henry II., by Ralph de Albini ; yearly value
141. 13s. 4d. ; now worth 2931. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 31 Henry
VIII., to Robert Tirwhit.
At KIRKSTED. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1139, by Hugh Britto; yearly value 3381. 13s. lld.,
now worth 6,673Z. 19s. 2d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to
Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At KYME. An Augustine Priory, founded in the reign
of Henry IL, by Philip de Kyme; yearly value 138Z. 9s. 4<i,
now worth 2,7 69J. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
Thomas Earl of Rutland, and Robert Tirwhit.
At LEKEEURTST. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
year 1 150, by Robert Fitz Gilbert ; yearly value 571. 1 3s. 5|rf.,
now worth 1,153Z. 9s. Id. ; granted," 32 Henry VIII., to
Thomas Henneage.
At LEMBURGH MAGNA. An Alien Priory, founded in
the reign of Henry II., by Richard de Humet; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to John Bellew and others.
At LINCOLN. A Cathedral, founded in the reign of
William the Conqueror, by Remigius, Bishop of Dorchester ;
the Bishop s revenue, 1,962/. l7sAd. ; the Chapter s, 5751.
8s. 2e?.; both sums would make now 50,765/. 10s. 10c?.
A Gilbertine Priory, in the south west suburbs; yearly
value 270 J. Is. 3d., now worth 5,40 II. 5s.; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
A Benedictine Cell, founded by Henry II. ; yearly
value 26Z. Is. 3d, now worth 52R 5s.; granted 37
Henry VIII., to John Bellew and John Broxholm.
The Holy Innocent s Hospital, founded by Remigius,
Bishop of Lincoln, for leprous persons ; granted, 7 Ed
ward VI., to Sir William Cecil.
An Augustine Monastery, founded, prior to the year
1291, south side the city; granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to John Bellew and John Broxholm.
A Dominican Friary, in the east of the City; granted,
37 Henry VIII., to John Bellew and John Broxholm.
ABBEYS, PRIORI.ES, &c.
A FranciscanFriary,fotmded in the year 1230, by Wm.
de Beningworth ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to J. Pope.
The White Friary, in High-street, founded by Odo
of Kilkenny, Ireland, in the year 1269; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to John Broxholm.
At LOUTH PARK. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1139, by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln ; yearly value
1691. 5s. 6d., now worth 3,3857. 10s. 10c7.; granted,
12 Elizabeth, to Sir Henry Stanley.
At MARKEBY. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
reign of John, by Ralph Fitz Gilbert ; yearly value 1637.
17s. 6d., now worth 3,2777. 10s. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII.,
to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At MINTING. An Alien Priory, founded in the year
1129, by Ranulph de Meschines; granted 34 Henry Vill.
At NEUBO. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in the
year 1198, by Richard de Malebisse ; yearly value 11 51.
Us. 8d., now worth 2,2117. 13s. 4cL; granted, 29 Henry
VIII., to Sir John Markam.
At NEUS, or NEWIJOUSE. A Premonstratensian Abbey,
founded in the year 1 143, by Peter de Gousel , yearly value
1147. Is. 4Jd., now worth 2,2817. 7s. 6d.; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
, At NEWSTEDE ON ALCOLM. A Gilbertine Priory,
granted within the bounds of Cadney, by Henry II.;
yearly value 557. Is. 8c7., now worth 1,1017. 13s. 4c?.;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Robert Henneage.
At NEWSTEDE. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry III., by William de Albini; yearly value
427. Is. 3d., now worth 8417. 5s. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII.,
to Richard Manners.
At NOCTOX. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
reign of King Stephen, by Robert D Arcey ; yearly value
527. 19s. 2|d., now worth 1,0597. 4s. 2c7.; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Charles Duke . of Suffolk; and 12 Eliza
beth, to Sir John Stanley.
At NORTHOMERSBY. A Gilbertine Priory, founded in
the reign of King Stephen, by William Earl of Albemarle ;
yearly value 987., now worth 1,9607.; granted, 31 Henry
VIII., to Robert Henneage.
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At REVESBY. A Cistercian Monastery, founded, in the
year 1142, by William, Earl of Lincoln; valued at 3491.
4s. lOd. yearly, now worth 6,988/. 18s. 4d. ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Charles, Duke of Suffolk.
At SEMPRINGIIAM. A Gilbertine Priory, founded in
the year 1139, by Sir Gilbert, of Sempringham; valued at
3591. 125. Id. yearly, now worth 7,192/. 11s. Sd. ; granted,
30 Henry VIII , to Edward, Lord Clinton.
At Si XH ILL. A Gilbertine Priory, founded by
Grelle; valued at 170Z. 8s. 9d. yearly, now worth 3,408 J.
15s. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Thomas Henneage.
At SKIRBEKE. A Hospital, founded for ten poor per
sons, in the year 1130, by Sir John Multon : the Knights
Hospitalers settled there; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At SPA L DING. A Benedictine Monastery, founded by
Thorold de Buckenhale, in the year 1052 ; valued at 878J.
18s. 3d. yearly, now worth 17,578Z. 5s.; granted, 3 Ed
ward VI., to Sir John Cheke.
At SPILLESBEY. A College, founded, 12 Edward III.,
by Sir John Willoghby; granted, 4 Edward VI., to the
Duchess of Suffolk.
At STANFELD. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
leign of Henry II.. by Henry Percy; valued at 112Z. 5s.
yearly, now worth 2,245J. ; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Ro
bert Tirwhit.
At STANFORD. A Benedictine Cell, or Nunnery, found
ed in the reign of Henry II., by William, Abbot of Peter-
burgh ; valued at 7SZ. 1 8s. 10 jd. yearly, now worth 1,5781.
.17s. 6d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Richard Cecil.
Benedictine Cell, dedicated to St. Leonard ; valued
at 37/. 17s. yearly, now worth 757/. ; granted, 5 Ed
ward VI., to Sir William Cecil ; it is now a farm-house
^belonging to the Earl of Exeter, under the name of St.
Cuthbert s fee.
Augustine Friary, in the west of the town, founded,
before the year 1340, by the Archdeacon of Richmond ;
granted, 6 Edward VI., to Edward, Lord Clinton.
Dominican Friary, founded on the east of the town,
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
before the year 1240; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
Robert Bocher and David Vincent.
Franciscan Convent, founded 48 Edward III.;
granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At STYKESWOLD. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in
the reign of King Stephen, by the Countess Lucy ; valued
at \63L Is. 2Jd. yearly, now worth 3,26U 4s. 2d. ; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Robert Dighton.
At SWINSHED. A Cistercian Monastery, founded in the
year 1 134, by Robert de Griesley ; valued at 1751. 19s. IQd.
yearly, now worth 3,5191. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 6 Edward VI.,
to Edward, Lord Clinton.
At TATESIIALE. A College, founded 17 Henry VI., by
Sir Ralph Cromwell; valued at 348/. 5s. lie?, yearly, now
worth 6,965Z. 18s. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Charles
Duke of Suffolk.
At THORXETON UPON THE HUMBER. An Augustine
Priory, founded in the year 1139, by William Earl of Al-
bemarle ; valued at 730?. 17s. 2JcZ. yearly, now worth
14,61 71 4s. 3d. ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to the Bishop of
Lincoln.
At THORXHOLM. An Augustine Priory, founded by
King Stephen ; valued at 155/. 19s. 6d. yearly, now worth
3119J. 10s.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke
of Suffolk.
At TORKESEY. An Augustine Priory, built by King
John; valued at 27Z. 2s. Sd. yearly, now worth 542.
13s. 4d. ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir Philip Hobby.
At TUPHOLM. A Premonstratensian Monastery, founded
in the reign of Henry II., by Alan de Nevill and Gilbert
his brother ; valued at 1 19/. 2s. Sd. yearly, now worth 2,382 J.
13s. 4ef. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Hen-
neage.
At VAUDEY. A Cistercian Monastery, founded in the
year 1147, by William Earl of Albemarle ; valued at 1777.
15s. 7jc?, yearly, now worth 3,5551. 12s. 6d. ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At WELLOW. An Augustine Priory, founded by King
Henry I. ; valued at 152Z. 7s. 4d yearly, now worth 3047 j.
6s. Sd. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas lienneage.
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At WILLESFORD. An Alien Priory, founded in the
reign of King Stephen, by Hugh de Evermue ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At WILEKETONE. An Hospitaler s House, founded in
the reign of King Stephen, by Roger de Buslei ; valued at
1741. 11s. \\d. yearly, now worth 349 II. 2s. 6d. ; granted,
37 Henry VIII., to John Cock and John Thurgood.
At WITH AM. A Templar s Hospital, founded in the
year 1164, by Hubert de Ria and Margaret de Perci ;
granted, 5 Elizabeth, to Stephen Holford.
MIDDLESEX (COUNTY).
At HERMONDESWORTH. An Alien Priory; granted,
1 Edward VI., to Sir William Paget.
At HOUNSLOW. A Trinitarian Friary, founded for
the redemption of captives, 3 Edward I. ; valued at 80J.
15s. OJeZ. yearly, now worth 1,615/. Os. 10c?. ; granted to
William Lord Windsor.
At KYLBURN. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Henry I., by the Convent of Westminster ; valued
at 121 J. 16s. yearly, now worth 2,436^. ; granted, 1 Edward
VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
In LONDON. St. Paul s Cathedral, founded in the year
604, by Bishop Mellitus : rebuilt, 961, by JElfstan ; burnt,
1666; rebuilt, 1675; yearly revenues 1,8551. 15s. llfd,
now worth 17,1 15/. 19s. 2d.
St. Bartholomew s Priory, founded in the year 1123,
by Rayere ; valued at 7671. 8s. 4=d. yearly ; now
worth 15.148/. 7s. 6d. ; granted, 1 Elizabeth, to Lord
Rich.
Charter-House, founded in the year 1349, by Sir
Walter de Manny, without West Smithfield Bars ;
valued at 736/. 2s. Id. yearly, now worth 14,7227.
Us. 8c?.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas
Audley.
Christ Church, within Aldgate, founded by Queen
Maud, in the year 1108 ; granted, 23 Henry VIII., to
Sir Thomas Audley, Speaker of the House of Commons.
ABBEYS, PKJ.ORIES, &c.
Clerkenwell Monastery, founded in the year 1100,
by Robert, a Priest; valued at 282J. I6s.5d. yearly,
now worth 5,656Z. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to Walter Hanley and John Williams, Knight.
Eastminster, New Abbey, founded east of the Tower
of London, by King Edward III., "in the year 1349;
revenues at the dissolution 602/. lls. lOJc?., now
worth 12,051Z. 17s. 6d. ; the site granted, 34 Henry
VIII., to Sir Arthur Darcy, on which Tower-hill now
stands.
At ELSING SPITTLE, near Cripplegate. A College,
founded in the year 1329, by William Elsing, of London ;
valued at 239/. 13s. 1 Id. yearly, now worth 4,793Z. 18s. 4d. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to John Williams, master of the
King s jewels ; but it was burnt on the following Christmas
eve, as he was living in it.
At HALIWELL. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the year 1127, by Robert Fitz More ; yearly revenues 347 /.
Is. 3d., now worth 6,94U 5s. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
.William Webb.
At ST. HELEN S. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded
in the year 1210, by William Fitz Williams; revenues
yearly 376/. 6s., now worth 7,526/. ; granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to Sir Richard Cromwell.
St. James s Chapel on the Wall, founded near the
wall, as early as the time of Richard I., corner of
Monkwell-street ; granted, 34 Henry VIII. , to William
Lamb, cloth -maker, from whom it was called Lamb s
Chapel.
St. John of Jerusalem, founded near West Smith-
field, by Jordan Briset, in the year 1100; valued at
2,385/. 12s. Sd. yearly, now worth 47,712/. 13s. 4c/.;
suppressed 1 Elizabeth.
The Minories, or Nunnery of the ladies of St. Clare,
founded by Blanch Queen of Navarre, in the year 1293,
in the street leading from the Tower to Aldgate ; yearly
revenues 342/. 5s. lOjd., now worth 6,845/. 18s. 4d. ;
granted, 6 Edward VI., to Henry Duke of Suffolk.
Barking Chapel, within the Church of Allhallows,
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Barking, founded by King Richard I.; suppressed,
2 Edward VI.
Holmes College, founded by Chancellor Holmes , in
the year 1395, near the north door of the Cathedral of
St. Paul ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to John Hulson and
W. Pendred.
London, or Guild Hall College, founded in the
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalen, by Adam Francis and
Henry Frowick, in the year 1368; yearly revenues
121. 18s. 9c/., now worth 258/. 15s.; granted, 4 Ed
ward VI., to the Mayor and Corporation of London.
St. Martin-le-Grand, within Aldersgate, founded
about the year 700, by Victred, or Wicthred, King of
Kent; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to the Dean and
Chapter of Westminster.
t. Micnaei, Crooked-Jane, founded about the
year 1380, by William Walworth, Mayor of London ;
granted to George Cotton and Thomas Reeves.
Poultney College, founded in the year 1332, by Sir
John Poultney; yearly revenues 97/., now worth 1,940Z. ;
granted, 1 Edward VI., to John Cheke, and Osbert
Mountford, and Thomas Gawdy.
Whitingdoh College, or Hospital, in the Church of
St. Michael Royal, founded in the year 1424, by Sir
Richard Whitingdon, Mayor of London ; yearly reve
nues 20/. Is. 8d., now worth 40 II. 13s. 4d. ; granted,
2 Edward VI., to Armigel Wade.
St. Antony s Hospital, on the west of Threadneedle-
Street, given by King Henry III. to the Brethren of
St. Antony ; yearly revenues 551. 6s. 8d., now worth
1,106/. 13s. 4d.
St. Bartholomew s Hospital, founded in Smithfield,
by a Courtier of King Henry I., for sick persons and
women in labour, and for the maintenance of the or
phans, until the age of seven, whose mothers died in
the Hospital; yearly revenues 37 II. 1 3s. 2c?., now
worth 7,433Z. 3s. 4d.
St. Giles* College, for leprous persons, founded by the
charitable Maud, Queen of Henry I.; granted 36
Henry VIII., to John Lord Dudley.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
St. Catherine s Chapel, near the Tower, founded
in the year 1148, by Maud, Queen of King Stephen ;
yearly revenues 315/. 14s. 2e?., now worth 6,314J.
3s. 4d.
St. Mary Spittle, without Bishopsgate, a Priory,
founded in the year 1 197, by Walter Fitz Ealdred ;
yearly revenues 5571. 14s. 10d., now worth 11,154/.
17s. 6d. granted, 34 Henry VIII. , to Stephen Vaughan.
Rouncivall Hospital, on the south side of the Strand,
between York-Buildings and Northumberland-house,
founded by William Mareschall, Earl of Pembroke,
in the time of Henry III. ; granted, 3 Edward VI., to
Sir Thomas Cawarden.
Savoy Hospital, near the Strand, founded by Henry
VII., iji-the year 1505, for 100 poor people ; yearly re-
vealies 5291. 5s. l\d., now worth 10,585/. 12s. 6d. ;
suppressed 7 Edward VI.
Almshouses in Staining-lane, ten in number, found
ed near Haberdasher s Hall, by Thomas Huntlow, for
the poor of that Company, in the year 1539.
St. Thomas of Aeon, an Hospital, founded on the
north side of Cheapside, by Thomas Fitz Theobald and
.his wife, sister to St. Thomas, in the reign of Henry
II. ; yearly revenues 300/, now worth 6,0001. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to the Mercers Company.
Augustine Monastery, founded on the west side of
Broad -street, London, by Humphry Bohun, Earl of
Hereford, in the year 1253 ; valued at 57/. Os. 5d.
yearly, now worth 1,140/. 8s. 4d. ; granted, in the year
1550, to John a Lasco, as a preaching-house for his
congregation of Walloons, and still continues a Dutch
house.
Black Friar s Monastery, founded about the year
1221, near Holborn, in Chancery-lane; yearly revenues
104J. 15s. Id., now worth 2,095/. 11s. 8rf. ; granted to
Thomas Cawarden.
Grey Friars, or Franciscan Abbey, founded near
Newgate, about the year 1224, by John Ewin and
others; yearly revenues 327. 19s. 10c/., now worth
6591. 17s. 6d.; granted 38 Henry VIII.
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Carmelite Friary, founded, on the south side of
Fleet-street, between New Temple and Salisbury-
court, by Sir Ricbard Gray ; yearly revenue 62/. 7s. 3d.,
now worth l,247/.5s. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to
Richard Moresyne and William Butts.
Holy Cross Friary, founded near Tower-hill, in the
year 1298, by Ralph Hosier and William Soberns;
yearly revenue 521. 13s. 4c?., now worth 1,053. 6s. 8d, ;
granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas Wyat.
At RISELIPP. An Alien Priory, founded in the reign
of William the Conqueror, by Ernulph de Heding j yearly
revenue 18/., now worth 360 J. ; granted, 16 Henry VIII.
At STI- ATFOIID. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the reign of William the Conqueror, by William Bishop of
London; yearly revenue 121 1. 16s., now worth 2,436. ;
granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Ralph Sadler.
At SYON. A Brigitine Nunnery, founded in the year
1414, by King Henry V. ; yearly revenue 1,944/. 11s. 8%d,,
now worth 38^891 /. 14s. <2d. ; granted, 7 Edward VI., to John
Duke of Northumberland.
Syon, or Brentford Hospital, founded in- the east
end of the town, 25 Henry V.^by John Summerset,
Chancellor of the Exchequer ; . granted, 1 Edward VI.,
to Edward Duke of Summerset.
At WESTMINSTER. A Benedictine Abbey, founded on
the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, by King Lucius ; rebuilt
in the year 610, by the Saxon King Sebert ; destroyed in
the Danish wars ; restored by King Ethelbert and Dunstan
Bishop of London, in the year 958 ; and largely endowed
by King Edward the Confessor ; yearly revenue 3977
6s. 4d., now worth 79,546/. 7s. 6d.
St. Stephen s Chapel, founded in the year 1347, by
King Edward III. ; rents 1,085J. 10s. 5d., now worth
21, 7 10 J. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 6 Edward VI., to Sir John
Gate.
St. James* Hospital, founded before the conquest,
for 14 leprous women; on or near it is built St.
James Palace; yearly value 100/., now worth 2,OOOJ.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
MONMOUTH (COUNTY).
At ABERGAVENNY. A Benedictine Priory, founded ia
the reign of William the Conqueror, by Hamelin Balon j
rents 591. 4s., now worth 1 ; 184/.; suppressed,
At GOLDCLIFF. An Alien Priory, founded in the year
1113,byRobertdeChandos; valued at 144 . ISs. Id. yearly,
now worth 2,898/. Is. 8rf.
At GiiACE-DiEU, or STOW. A Cistercian Abbey, built
in the year 1226, by Sir John of Mon mouth; rents 26.
Is. 4d., now worth 521Z 6s. Bd. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to Thomas Herbert and William Bretton.
At ST. KENMERCY. A Priory, founded prior to 1291 ;
valued at 8/. 4s. Sd., now worth 164/. 13$. 4d.
At LLANHODEXEI, orLANTONY. An Augustine Priory,
founded before the year 1108, by Hugh Lacy ; valued at
711. 3s. Zd. yearly, now worth 1423Z.3s. 4d. ; granted, 38
Henry VIII., to Nicholas Arnold.
At LLAISTGKYWAN. An Allen Priory, founded in the
year 1183 ; granted, 37 Henry VIII. , to John Doyley and
John Scudamore.
At LLANTARXAM. A Cistercian Monastery, with the
yearly revenue of 71Z. 3s. 2d., now worth 1,423/. 3s. 4c?. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to John Parker.
At MALPAS. A Cluniac Cell, founded in the reign of
Henry I., by Winebald de Baeluna ; rents 15/. 6s. 8c?.,
DOW worth 306/. 13s. 4c?. ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to Sir
William Herbert.
At MONMOUTH. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry I., by Wihenoc of Monmouth ; rents 561.
Is. llc?.,^ now worth 1,12R 18s. 4d. } granted to Richard
Price and Thomas Perry.
At NEWPORT. A Friary stood by the Key, beneath the
Bridge; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir Edward Cam.
At STROGUIL. An Alien Priory, founded in the reign
of King Stephen, stood here; rents, at the dissolution,
32/. 4s., now worth 644J.
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At TIN TERN. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1131, by Walter de Clare ; rents 2561. 1 Is. 6$., now worth
5,131Z. I Os ; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to Henry Earl of
Worcester.
At USK. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded before the
the year 1236; rents 69 /. 9s. 8 c?., now worth 1>389/. 13s. 4d. r
granted, 36 Henry VIII. , to Roger Williams.
NORFOLK (COUNTY).
At ALDEBY. A Benedictine..Cell, founded in the reign
of Henry I., by Bishop Herbert.
At ATTELBURGII. A College, founded 7 Henry IV.,
by Sir Robert Mortimer; rents 211. 16s. Q~d., now worth
4361. Qs. lOcf; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Robert Earl
of Sussex.
At BEESTON. An Augustine Priory, founded in the reign
of Henry III., by Lady Margery de Cressy ; yearly value
50/. 6s. 4c?., now wortj 1,006J. 7s. 6d. , granted 37
Henry VIII., to Sir Edmond Windham and Giles Seafoule.
At BEK HOSPITAL. An Hospital, founded in the reign
of Henry I., by William de Bek, on the great road from
Norwich to Walsingham, with thirteen beds and night s
lodging for poor travellers ; granted to Sir John Parrot.
At ST. BENNET S OF HULME. A Benedictine Abbey,
founded in the year 800, by Prince Horn, in this solitary
place, for Hermits; yearly value 677Z. 9s. SJc?. ; now worth
13,549J. 14s. 2d. ; granted, 27 Henry VIII., to the Bishop
of Norwich.
At BIN HAM. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the reign
of Henry I., by the Nephew of William the Conqueror;
yearly value 1601. Is., now worth 3,20H.; granted, 33
Henry VIII. , to Thomas Paston, Esq.
At BLACKBOROUGH. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded
in the reign of Henry II., by Roger de Scales ; yearly value
76J. 3s. 9%d.. now worth 1,523J. 15s. Wd. ; granted,
4 Edward VI., to the Bishop of Norwich and his suc
cessors.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At BLAKENEY. A Carmelite Monastery, founded 24
Edward I., by Richard Stomer and others; granted, 33
Henry VIII., to William Rede.
At BROMEHILL. An Augustine Priory, founded about
the year 1528, granted to the Fellows of Christ s College,
Cambridge, by Edward VI.
At BROMIIOLM. A Cluniac Priory, founded in the year
1113, by William de Glanvill ; yearly value 144J. 19s. 0e?.,
now worth 2,899J. 0. lOcf.; - granted, 37 Henry VIII. to
Thomas Wood house.
At OLDBUCKENIIAM. An Augustine Priory, founded
in the reign of King Stephen, by William de Albini Earl of
Chichester ; rents 131/. 11 s., now worth 2,63 1/.; granted
to Sir Thomas Lovel).
At BURN ii AM NORTON. A Carmelite Monastery,
founded in the year 1241, by Sir Ralph de Hemenhale ;
yearly value 27. 5s. 4c?,, now worth 85/. 6s. Sd. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to William Lord Cobham.
At CARBROKE. A House of Knights Hospitalers,
founded in the reign of Henry II., by Maud Countess of
Clare; yearly value 65/. 2s. 1 1 d. , now worth 1,302/. 18s.4c?.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir ^Richard Gresham and Sir
Richard Southwell.
At CASTLE ACRE. A Cluniac Priory, founded before the
year 108-5, by William Warren, Earl of Surrey ; yearly
value 3241. 17s. 5d., now worth 6,497/. 9s. 2d.; granted,
29 Henry VIII., to Thomas Duke of Norfolk.
At COSTRE, by YARMOUTH. A College, founded in
the reign of Edward I., by Sir John Falstaff; yearly value
2/. 13s. 4d. ; now worth 53Z. 6s. Sd.
At CHOSELL. A Lazarite Monastery, founded before
the time of Edward I., by Earl Giftard ; yearly value 13/.
18s. 2rf v now worth 276J. 3s. 4d ; granted, 36 Henry VIII.,
to Sir John Dudley Viscount Lisle.
At COKESFORD. Augustine Canons, established in the
reign of King Stephen, by William Cheny; yearly value
1531. 7s. Id., now worth 3,067/. Is. Sd.; granted, 29
Henry VIII., to Thomas Duke of Norfolk.
At CRABHOUSE. An Augustine Nunnery, founded in the
south of the parish of Wigenhale, in the year 1181, by the
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Convent of Reynham; yearly value 31Z. 16s. 7d, now
worth 6361. lls. Sd. ; granted to Sir John Gage.
At WEST DEREHAM. A Premonstratensian Abbey,
founded in the year 1188, by Hubert Bishop of Salisbury;
yearly value 252Z. 12s, HJt/., now worth 5,0521. 19s. 2c?.;
granted, 31 Henry yill., to Thomas Dereham.
At FIELDALLYNG. An Alien Priory, built in the reign
of Henry II., by Maud de Harscolye ; granted to Martin
Hastings and James Borne.
At FLITCH AM. An Augustine Cell, given in the reign of
Richard I. to Dametta de Flicham ; yearly value 621. 1 Os.
6d.. now worth 1,250Z. 10s. lOd. ; granted, 30 Henry VIIL,
to Edward Lord Clinton.
At HAMPTON. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
time of Henry I., by Roger de St. Martins; rents 39/. Os. 9e?.,
now worth 780/. 15s.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Sir
William Fermer.
At HERINGLEY. An Hospital de Dieu, founded in the
year 1475, by Hugh Attefenne ; yearly value 23/. 6s. 5d. 9
now worth 465/. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIIL, to Sir
Thomas Clere.
At HICKLING. An Angustin Priory, founded in the
year 1185, by Theobald de Valentia ; yearly value 137/.
Os. IJd., now worth 2,7407. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 37 Henry
VIIL, to the Bishop of Norwich, and his successors.
At HITCH AM. A Cluniac Cell founded in the time of
William Rufus, by William Warren, Earl of Surrey;
granted, 29 Henry VIIL, to Thomas Duke of Norfolk.
At HOIISHAM. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
year 1105, by Robert Fitzwalter; rents 193/. 2s. 3d., now
worth 3,864Z. 5s. 10d; granted, 35 Henry VIIL, to Sir
Edward Elrington.
p| At IN GUAM. A College for the redemption of Captives,
founded in the year 1360, by Sir Miles Stapleton ; yearly
value 74/. 2s. 7^., now worth 1,482 J. 12s. 6d.; granted,
36 Henry VIIL, to the Bishop of Norwich.
At LANGLEY. A Premonstratensian Abbey, built in the
year 1198, by Robert Fitz Roger; rents 128/. 19s. 9M;
now worth 2,5791. 15s. 10d.; granted, 38 Henry VIIL, to
John Berney.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At LYNN E. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the year
1100, by Bishop Herbert.
St. John s Hospital, founded in the reign of Edvv. {.;
yearly value 7/. 65. lie?., now wort Ji 146/. 18s. 4c?.
St. Mary Magdalen s Hospital, founded 1145.
An Augustine Monastery, founded in the reign of
Edward I.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Eyer;
yearly value II. 4s. 6d., now worth 24/. 10s.
A Dominican Friary, founded, 21 Edward I., by
Thomas Gedney; valued at 18s. yearly, now worth
18/. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Eyer.
A Carmelite Friary, founded in the year 1264, by
Thomas de Feltsham ; granted to John Eyer. The
steeple stands as a sea mark.
White Friar s House, founded in the year 1269, by
some Noblemen ; yearly value H. 15s. 8c/., now worth
35/. I3s.4d.
At MARHAM. A Cistercian Nunnery, endowed in the
year 1251, by the Co untess of Arundel ; yearly value 42 .
4s.7d, now worth 844/, 12s. 6d. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII.,
to Sir Nicholas Hare and Robert Hare.
At MASSINGHAM MAGNA. X An Augustine Priory,
founded in the year 1260, by Nicholas de Syre ; granted to
Sir Thomas Gresham.
At MODXEY. A Benedictine Cell, in the parish of Hel-
gay; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Robert Hogan.
At MONTE Jovis, or MOUNTJOY. An Augustine Priory,
founded in the reign of King John, by William de Gisnetto.
At NEWBRIDGE. A Hermit s Chapel, built in the year
1373; rents 3/. 7s. 6d. ; now worth 67/. 10s.
At NORWICH. A Cathedral and Benedictine Priory ;
built in the year 1094, by Herbert Bishop of Thetford .
The revenues of the bishoprick were valued at 1,050Z. 1 7s. 6d.
and of the convent 1,061Z. 14s. 3d. yearly; both sums now
worth 42,25K 15s. IQd. The estates granted, 27 Henry
VIII., to the Bishops of Norwich, but instead of the estates
they got the revenues of some monasteries.
St. Leonard s Benedictine Cell, founded on a hill
near the city by Bishop Herbert; granted, 5 Elizabeth,
to Thomas Duke of Norfolk.
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Kairo, or Carow, Benedictine Nunnery, endowed
in the year 1146, by King Stephen; yearly value 84Z.
12s. ld., now worth 1,692Z. 2s. 6cZ.; granted, 30
Henry VIII, to John Shelton, Knight.
Chapel in the Fields, built in the year 1250, by Sir
John Brown, Priest; rents 861. 16s. Q~d. t now worth
1,736Z. Os. 10cZ.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Doctor
Miles Spenser.
St. Giles s Hospital, founded in the year 1249, by
Walter Bishop of Norwich; rents 90Z. 12s. ; now worth
1S12Z.
Lazar s Houses, several of them founded here for
the poor ; granted to Edmond Newport.
An Augustine Friary, settled here in the time of
Edward I.; granted, 2 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas
Henneage and to William Lord Willoughby.
The Black Friary, founded by Sir Thomas Gelham,
in the year 1226; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to the
Mayor and Citizens.
The House of Grey Friars, founded in the year 1226,
by John de JrJastingford ; granted, 30 Henry VIII,, to
the Duke of Norfolk.
The White, or Carmelite Friary, founded in the
year 1256, by Philip Cougate of Norwich; granted,
34 Henry VIII.. to Richard Andrews and Leonard
Chamberlain.
At PENTNEY. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
reign of William the Conqueror, by Robert de Vallileus ;
yearly value 2151. 18s. 8a 7 ., now worth 4,318Z. 13s. 4cZ. ;
granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Thomas Mildmay.
At PET ERSTONE. An Augustine Priory, founded before
the year 1200 ; granted 4 Edward VI.
At RUSH WORTH. A College, founded in the year 1342,
by Sir Edmond de Gonville, Priest ; yearly value 85Z. 15s. 0|c?.
now worth 1,715Z. Os. IQd. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
Henry Earl of Surrey ; and after that to Sir John Cheke.
At SHOULDIIAM. A Cistercian Priory, founded in the
reign of Richard I., by Jeffery Fitz Piers, Earl of Essex ;
rents 171Z. 6s. 8cZ, now worth 3,426Z. 13s. 4cZ. ; granted,
7 Edward VI., to Thomas Mildmay.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At SLEVESHOLM. A Cluniac Cell, in the parish of
Methwold, by William Earl Warren, in the year 1222;
granted, 23 Elizabeth, to Osbert Mundeford.
At SPORLE. An Alien Priory, granted, 1 Elizabeth, to
Eaton College.
At THETFORD. A Cluniac Priory, founded in the year
1 104, by Roger Bigod, Nobleman ; yearly value 41 SI. 6s. 3d.
now worth 8,369J. 5s. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Thomas
Duke of Norfolk.
A Benedictine Nunnery, founded about the year
1160, by Hugh de Norwold, Abbot; rents 50J. 9s. 8d.
now worth 1,009J. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII.,
to Richard Fulmerston, Esq.
A College, or Guild, founded in the reign of Ed
ward I., by Gilbert de Pykenham; rents 51. 9s. 7d.,
now worth 109^. lls. Sd. ; granted, 7 James I., to
Francis Morice and Francis Philips, Esqs.
St. John s Hospital, founded for lepers ; granted, 32
Henry VIII., to Richard Fulmerstone, Esq.
St. Mary Magdalen s Hospital, founded by John de
Warren, Earl of Surrey, and he endowed it with 864
acres of land; yearly value II. 13s. 6d. only, now worth
33/. 10s. ; granted to Sir Richard Fulmerstone.
An Augustine Friary, granted 32 Henry VIII., to
Sir Richard Fulmerstone.
At TIIOMESTO^T. A College, founded, 23 Edward III.,
by Sir Thomas de Shardelau and his brother ; yearly value
52/. 15s. 7 id., now worth 1,0551. 12s. 6cZ.; granted, 32
Henry VIII., to Sir Edmond Knyvet.
At WABURN. An Augustine Priory, founded in the reign
of Henry II., by Sir Ralph Meyngaryn; yearly value 28/.
7s. 2d., now worth 567/. 3s. 4d.; granted to Richard Hey-
don, 37 Henry VIII.
At WALSINGHAM. An Augustine Priory, built in the
year 1061, by the widow of Richoldis de Favarches ; yearly
value 4461. 14s. 4d , now worth 8,934Z. 7s. 6d.; granted,
31 Henry VIII., to Thomas Sidney.
A Franciscan Friary,* founded about the year 1346,
by Elizabeth de Burgo, Countess of Clare ; value
yearly 3 /., now worth 60/. ; granted, 36 Henry VIIL,
to John Eyer.
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At WELLES. An Alien Priory, founded in the time of
William the Conqueror, by William de Streis ; granted,
2 Edward VI., to the Bishops of Ely.
At WENDLING. A Premonstratensian Monastery, found
ed, 50 Henry III., by the Rev. William de Wendling; va
luation, 551. 18s. 4Jc/., now worth 1,1 18Z. Is. 6d.; granted,
16 Elizabeth, to Edward Dyer and H. Cressener.
AtW r ESTACRE. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
time of William Rufus, by Oliver the parish priest ;
value 308Z. 19s. \\d. yearly, now worth 6,179J. 19s. 2d;
granted, 7 Edward VI., to Thomas Gresham.
At WE Y BRIDGE. An Augustine Priory, founded early,
by the Bigod family; value 11. 13s. 4c?, yearly, now worth
153Z. 6s. Sd.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Richard Ful-
merstone.
At WIRHAM. An Alien Priory, founded by the Earls of
Clare, in the time of Richard I. ; value 11. 1 6s. yearly, now
worth 1561; granted to Thomas Guibon and William .Mynn.
At WORMGAY. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
time of Rchard I., by William de Warren; granted,- 4 Ed
ward VI., to the Bishop of Norwich.
At WYMONDHAM. A Benedictine Monastery, founded
in the year 1107, by William de Albini; yearly value
72J. 5s. 4d, now worth 1,445/. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 37
Henry VIII., to Sir Walter Hadden.
An Hospital, founded by William de Albini, in the
year 1146 ; granted to the Corporation of Norwich.
At YARMOUTH. A Benedictine Cell, built in the year
1101, by Herbert Bishop of Norwich; now belongs to the
Cathedral of Norwich.
St. Mary s Hospital, built in the time of Edward I.,
by Thomas Falstoff; the chapel and rooms are now a
grammar school, and workhouse for the poor.
A Dominican Friary, built, 55 Henry III., by Sir
William Garbridge; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Richard Andrews and Leonard Chamberlain.
A Grey Friary, founded in the time of Henry III.,
by Sir William Garbridge; granted, 33 Henry VIII.,
to Sir Richard W r illiams, alias Cromwell.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
A Carmelite Friary founded, in the year 1278, by
King Edward I. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Thomas
Denton and Richard Nottington.
NORTHAMPTON (COUNTY).
At CANON S ASHBY. An Augustine Priory, founded in
the time of John; valuation 127/. 19s. yearly, now worth
2,559/.; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to Sir Francis Bryan.
At BARNACKE. A College, granted, 6 Edward VI., to
David Vincent.
At CHACOMB. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
time of Henry II., by Hugh de Chacomb; value 931. 6s. 3Jc?.
yearly, now worth 1,8667. 5s. lOd; granted, 35 Henry VIII.,
to Michael Fox.
At COTHERSTOKE. A College, founded in the year 1336,
by the Rev. John Gifford ; granted, 1 Edward VI. to Sir
Robert Kirkham.
At DAVENTRE. A Cluniac Priory, built in the time of
William the Conqueror, by Hugh de Leicester; value
236/. 7s. tid. yearly, now worth 4,7277. 10s.; granted, by
Henry VIII., to Christ-Church, in Oxford.
At ST. DEWES, or St. DAVID S, near Northampton. An
Hospital, founded in the year 1200, by Walter the Prior
of St. Andrew s; value 247. 6s. Id. yearly, now worth
4867. Is. Sd.
At DINGLEY. A House of Hospitalers, built in the time
of Stephen ; rents 108/. 13s. 5Je?., now worth 2,173/. 9s. 2c7.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Edward Griffith.
At FODRINGHEY. A College, founded, in the year 1411,
by King Henry IV.; value 4197. 11s. lOfd. yearly, now
worth 8,3917. 17s. 6d. ; granted to James Crew.
At HIGHAM FERRERS. A College, founded in the time
of Henry V., by the most Reverend and munificent Henry
Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury; value 1567. 2s. 7%d.
yearly, now worth 3,1247. 12s. 6rf. ; granted, 6 Elizabeth,
to John Smith and Richard Duffield.
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At CASTLE HYMEL. An Augustine Priory, founded in
the reign of John, by Richard Engain Lord of Blatherwike;
value 6*21. 16s. yearly, now worth 1,256/. ; granted, 33
Henry VIII., to John Lord Russel.
At IRTELINGBURGH. A College, founded in the time
of Edward III., by the Executrix of John Pyel; value
64Z. 12s. 10|rf. yearly, now wortn 1,292Z. 17s. 6c?.; granted,
23 Elizabeth, to Edward Downing and P. Ashton.
At KATEBI, or KATES.BEY. A Benedictine Nunnery,
built in the time of Richard I., by Robert de Esseby ; value
145Z. Os. 6d. yearly, now worth 2,900J. 10s.; granted, 28
Henry VIII. , to John Onley.
At LUFFIELD. A Benedictine Priory, founded, 24
Henry I., by Robert Bossu Earl of Leicester; yearly value
19/. 19s. 2eJ., now worth 399Z. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 5 Ed
ward VI., to Sir Nicholas Throgmorton.
At NORTHAMPTON. A Cluniac Priory, founded in the
year 1076, by Simon Seinliz, Earl of Huntingdon; value
344J. 13s. 7rf. yearly, now worth 6,893J. lls. 80?.; granted,
4 Edward VI., to Sir Thomas Smith.
An Augustine Priory, founded, in the year 1112, by
William Peverell, natural son of William the Con
queror; value 213/. 17s. 2d. yearly, now worth
4,377*. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Nicholas
Giffard.
A Cluniac Nunnery de Pratis, founded in the time
of Stephen, by Simon Seinliz Earl of Northampton ;
value 1 191. 9s. l\d. yearly, now worth 2,389/, 12s. 6d.;
granted, 34 Henry VIII. , to John Mershe.
A College, founded, 38 Henry VI.; value II. 19s. 4d.
yearly; now worth 39Z. 6s. 8d.; granted, 2 Edward. VI.,
to William Ward and Richard Venebles.
St. John s Hospital, for the sick, founded in the
year 1137, by Walter Archdeacon of Northampton ;
value 251. 6s. 2d. yearly, now worth 516/. 4s. 2d.;
granted 26 Henry VIII.
St. Leonard s Hospital, in East Cotton, founded out
side the town, by William the Conqueror; value
III. 6s. Sd. yearly, now worth 226/. 13s. 4rf.
An Augustine Friary, founded in the year 1322,
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by John Longvile; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Robert
Dighton.
A Black Friary, founded in the year 1240, by John
Dabington ; value 51. Is. IQd. yearly, now worth
107/. 185. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to William
Ramesden.
A Grey Friary, founded about the year 1224 ; reve
nues 61. 13s. 4cZ., now worth 133/. 6s. 8d.; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to Richard TaVerner.
A Carmelite Friary, builjt in the year 1271, by
Thomas Chetwood and Simon Montford ; value 101. 10s.
yearly, now worth 230/. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
. "William Ramesden.
At OXNEY. A Benedictine Cell, founded before the
time of Richard I. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Roger
Horton.
At PETERBURGII. A Benedictine Abbey, begun in the
year 655, by Peada, King of Mercia; but afterwards it
underwent many changes during the wars ; Ethelwold
Bishop of Winchester, assisted by King Edgar, rebuilt it
magnificently, in the year 970; income 1,972/. 7s. Q^d;
yearly, now worth 39,447/. Os. 10c?.
At PIKEWELL. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1143, by William de Boutwylein ; value 347 J. 8s. OJd.
yearly, now worth 6,948Z. Os. \Qd. ; granted, 1 Edward VI.,
to William Marquis of Northampton.
At ROTIIWELL. An Augustine Nunnery, supposed to
have been founded by the Clare family; value 10/. 10s. 4d.
yearly, now worth 210/. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to Henry Lee.
AtSEWARDESLEY. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded, in
the time of Henry II., by Richard de Lestre ; yearly value
18Z. 11s. 2d., now worth 371 /. 3s. 4d.; granted, 4 Edward
VI., to Richard Fermer.
At SULBEY. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded
about the year 1155, by William de Wideville ; rents
305/. 8s. 5|c?., now worth 6,108/. 9s. 2d.; granted, 10
Elizabeth, to Sir Christopher Hatton.
At TOWCESTER. A College, founded, in the time of
Henry VI., by William Sponue, D.D., pastor of the town;
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rents 19/. 65. 8c?., now worth 3S6L 13s. 4d. ; granted,
4 Edward VI., to Richard Heybourn and William I)alby.
At WYRTIIORP. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the time of Henry I.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Richard
Cecil.
NORTHUMBERLAND (COUNTY).
At ALNWICK. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in
the year 1147, by Eustace Fitz John ; value 194. 7s. yearly,
now worth 388J. 7s.; granted, 4 Edward VI., to Ralph
Sadler and Laurence Winnington.
At BLANCA LANDA. A Premonstratensian Abbey,
founded in the year 1165, by Walter de Bolebec ; yearly
value 44/. 9s. \\d., now worth 889Z. 2s. 6d. ; granted,
37 Henry VTIL, to John Bellow and John Broxholm.
At BREKHNBURXE. An Augustine Priory, founded in
the reign of Henry I., by Osbertus Colutarius; yearly value
77, now worth 1,540. ; granted, 4 Edward VI., to John
Earl of Warwick.
At HAMBURGH. An Augustine Cell, founded by
Henry I.; yearly value 124/. 15s. 7c?., now worth 2,495?.
lls. Sd.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to John Foster.
At HEX IT AM. A Cathedral Church, Abbey, and Augus
tine Priory. St. Wilfrid and St. Etheldreda the Queen of
Egfrid, King of Northumberland, founded, in the year
674, a Church ( and Monastery of the finest architecture
ever seen in these parts of Europe. The Priory was
founded in the reign of William the Conqueror, by Arch
bishop Thomas ; revenues at the dissolution, 138/. Is. 9d.,
now worth 2,76U. 1 5s. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Sir
Reginald Carnaby.
An Hospital, founded, in the time of John, it is
thought, by the Archbishop of York ; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to Sir Reginald Carnaby.
At HOLM. A Carmelite Friary, founded in the year
1240, by John Lord Vesci; granted, 6 Elizabeth, to Thomas
Reve, and William Ryvet.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At LINDISFARNE. A Cathedral Church and Benedic
tine Cell. King Oswald gave this Island, in the year 635,
to St. Aidan, who came from Scotland to plant Christianity
in Northumbria, and there fixed his see. The Cell was
founded in the year 1082 ; yearly value 601. 5s., now worth
1,205/.; granted, 33 Henry VIII. , to the Dean and Chapter
of Durham.
At LAMBLEY UPON THE TYNE. A Benedictine Nun
nery, founded by King John, in hondAir of St. Patrick ;
yearly revenue 51. 15s. 8d , now worth 115/. l 3s. 4d.
granted, 7 Edward VI., to John Duke of Northum
berland.
At NESSEHAM. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded, it is
thought, by Lord Dacres ; yearly value 26/. 9s. 9d., now
worth 529Z. 15*. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to James
Lawson.
At NEWCASTLE. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the
reign of William the Conqueror ; yearly value 371. 4s. 2d.,
now worth 744Z. 3s. 4d.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Wil
liam Barantine and others.
St. Catherine s Hospital, built in the reign of Henry
IV., by Roger Thornton; yearly income 8/. Os. Id.,
now worth 160/. Is 8d.
St. Mary the Virgin s Hospital, built in the reign of
Henry III.; yearly value 261. 13s. 4d. } now worth
533Z. 6s. Sd.
St. Mary the Virgin s Hospital, the second of that
name, founded in the reign of Henry 1.
St. Mary Magdalen Hospital, founded by Henry I.;
yearly value 9/. lls. 4cZ., now worth 191Z. 6s. 8d.
An Augustine Friary, founded by Lord Ross ; granted,
5 Edward VI., to John Duke of Northumberland.
A Black Friary, founded in the year 1260, by Sir
Peter and Sir Nicholas, Scot ; granted, 35 Henry VIII.,
to the Mayor and Burgesses of the town.
A Carmelite Friary, founded by Richard I. : granted
37 Henry VIII., to Richard Gresharn and Richard
Billingford.
A Trinitarian Friary for the redemption of Captives,
founded by William . Wakefield, the master; granted,
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37 Henry VIII., to Richard Gresham and Richard
Billingford.
At NOVUM MONASTERIUM, near MORPETH. A Cis
tercian Abbey, founded, by Ranulph de Merlay, in the year
1138; yearly value 140/. 10s. 4d. t now worth 2,810/. 6s. 8c?.:
granted, 7 James I., to Robert Brandling.
At Ov IN GUAM. An Augustine Cell, founded by Mr,
Ufranvile; rents 131. 4s. Sd., now worth 268/. 13s. 4d.
At TINMOUTH. A Benedictine Cell, founded by St:
Oswald, the first Christian King of Northumberland.
St. Herebald was Abbot here in the beginning of the eighth
century. Yearly value 51 17. 4s. Id., now worth 10,224.
Is. Sd.; granted, 5 Edward VI., to John Duke of Northum
berland.
NOTTINGHAM (COUNTY).
At BEAU VALE. A Carthusian Priory, founded, 17 Ed
ward III., by Nicholas de Cantilupo ; valued at 227/. 8s.
yearly, now worth 4548/. ; granted, 4 Edward VI., to
Richard Morisdn.
At BLYTII. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the year
1088, by Roger de Builly ; rents 126/. 8s. 1\d. yearly,
now worth 2528/. 4s. 2d. ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to
Richard Andrews and William Ramesden.
An Hospital, founded for the sick, by William de Cressy,
Lord of Hodesac ; yearly value 8/. 14s., now worth 1741.
At BRODIIOLM. A Premonstratensian Nunnery, founded
in the reign of Stephen, by Agnes de Camvile ; yearly
revenue 16/. 5s. 2c?., now worth 325/. 3s. 4d. ; granted,
6 Elizabeth, to John Caniers and William Haber.
At CLIFTON. A College, founded in the year 1156, by
Ralph Brito; rents 611. 4s. Sd., now worth 1,224/. 13s. 4d. ;
granted to Antony Strelley.
At FISKARTON. An Augustine Cell, founded by Ralph
de Ayncourt ; granted to Edward Fynes, Lord Clinton, and
Thomas Morrison.
At LENTON. A Cluniac Priory, founded by William
Peverell, in the reign of Henry I.; rents 417J. 19s. 3d.,
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.now worth 8,359/. 55. ; granted, 5 Elizabeth, to John
Harrington.
At MARSIIE. A Benedictine Cell; valued yearly at
6U 6s. 8d., now worth 1,266J. 13s. 4d.
At MATTERSEY A Gilhertine Priory, founded in the
year 1192, by Robert deMaresey; granted, 31 Henry VIII.,
to Antony Neville, Esq.
At NEWARK. An Hospital, founded by Alexander
Bishop of Lincoln, in the reign of Henry I. ; yearly revenue
171. Is. 9%d., now worth 34U 15s. IQd.
An Augustine Friary ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to
John Andrews.
At NEWSTEAD. An Augustine Priory, built by Henry
II. in the year 1170; yearly revenue 219/. 18s. 8%d., now
worth 4,398^. 14s. 2d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir
John Byron.
At NOTTINGHAM. St. Jones Hospital, for the sick poor,
founded before the time of John; rents 4/. 13s. 4c/., now
worth 93/. 6s. 8d.
Plumtree s Hospital, founded, 16 Richard II., by
John Plumtree, for poor old widows; rents III. Is.,
now worth 22 U.
A House of Grey Friars, founded, Henry III., in
the year 1250 ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to Thomas
Henneage.
A Carmelite Friary, founded about the year 1276,
by Lord Grey, of Wilton, and Sir John Shirley ;
granted, 33 Henry VIII., to James Hurley.
At RODINGTON. A College, founded by William Ba-
bington, Esq., in the time of Henry VI.; rents 30/., now
worth 600J.
At RUFFORD. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1 148, by Gilbert Earl of Lincoln ; value 254/. 6s. 8d. yearly,
now worth 5,086/. 13s. 4d.; granted to George Earl of
Shrewsbury.
At SHELFORD. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
time of Henry II., by Ralph Hanselyn ; rents 15 1/. 14s. If/.,
now worth 3,034/. Is. 80?.; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to
Michael Stanhope.
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At SIBTHORP. A College, founded in the time of
Edward IT., by Geffrey le Scrop; rents 25Z. 18s. Sd., now
worth 518/. 13s. 4d.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Richard
Whalley and Thomas Magnus.
At SOUTHWELL. A College, founded in the year 630,
by Paulinus Archbishop of York ; worth at the valuation of
26 Henry VIII., 516J. Is. 6%d. 9 now worth 10,32U.
105. lOd.
At STOKE, by Newark. An Hospital for sick persons,
founded very early; valued at 91. yearly, now worth ISO/.;
granted, 18 Elizabeth, to John Mersh and Francis
Greneham.
At TPIURGARTO^T. An Augustine Priory, founded in
the year 1130, by Ralph de Ayncourt; yearly value 359L
15s. 10d., now worth 7,195J. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to William Cooper.
At WALLINGWELLS. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded
in the reign of Stephen, by Ralph de Cheurolcourt ; yearly
income 877. Us. 6d., now worth 1,751/. 10s. ; granted,
6 Elizabeth, to Richard Pype and Francis Boyer.
At WELBECK. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in
the year 1153, by Thomas Jocei; yearly income 298.
4s. 8rf., now worth 5,964. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to Richard Whalley.
AtWiRKEsop, or RADFORD. An Augustine Priory,
founded, 3 Henry I., by William de Luvetol; yearly value
302Z. 6s. 10c?., now worth 6,046J. 16s. 8d. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to Francis Earl of Shrewsbury.
OXFORD (COUNTY).
At BA^BURY. A College; yearly income 48 1. 6s, now
worth 966Z.
An Hospital for several sick persons, founded in the
reign of John; yearly value 15J. Is. 10c?., now worth
SOU. 6s. 8rf.
At BRUERIA, or BRUERNE. A Cistercian Abbey,
founded in the year 1 147 ; by Nicholas Basset ; yearly value
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
124/, 105. lOd, now worth 2,490/. 16s. 8d. ; granted,
8 James I., to Sir Antony Coke.
At BURC ESTER. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
year 1182, by Gilbert Basset, Baron of Hedington; yearly
value 167/. 2s. 10c?., now worth 3,3421. 16s. 8d. ; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At BURFORD. An Hospital ; valued at 13/. 6s. 6c?., now
worth 266/. 10s.; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Edward
Herman.
At CAVERS H AM. An Augustine Cell, founded in the
year 1162.
At CIIARLETON. An Alien Priory, founded in the year
1081, by Hugh Grentemoisnil ; granted to Sir Thomas
White and others.
At CLATTERCOTE. A Gilbertine Priory, founded in the
time of King John ; yearly value 34/. 19s. lie?., now worth
699 J. 18s. 4rf.; granted, 2 Elizabeth, to Thomas Lee.
At CROWMERSH. An Hospital, built before the year
1248 ; granted to Thomas Grate wick and Anselm Lamb.
At DORCHESTER. An Augustine Prior} 7 , founded in the
year 1140, by Alexander Bishop of Lincoln; yearly value
219J. 12s. 0|d., now worth 592Z. Os. 10d.; granted, 36 Henry
VIII., to Edmond Ashfield.
At EGNESHAM. A Benedictine Abbey, founded in the
year 1005, by Ailmer Earl of Cornwall; yearly value 44 H.
16s. Id., now worth 8,836J. Is. 8d; granted, 35 Henry
VIII., to Sir Edward North and William Darcey.
At EWELME. An Hospital for the Poor, founded in the
year 1437, by William de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk ; yearly
value 20/., now worth 400/.
At GODESTON. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded by
Editha, a religious woman, in the reign of Henry I. ; yearly
value 319Z. 18s. 8rf., now worth 6,398J. 13s. 4d. ; granted
by Henry VIII., to his Physician, Doctor George Owen.
At GORIXG. An Augustine Nunnery, founded in the
time of Henry II. ; yearly value 60/. 5s. 6d., now worth
1,205J. 10s.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of
Suffolk, and afterwards to Sir Thomas Pope.
At GOSFORD. A House of Hospitalers, founded in the
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rear 1180, by Robert D Oily; granted, 34 Henry VIIL, to
"Antony Stringer and John Williams.
At LITTLEMORE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the reign of Henry II. ; yearly value 33Z. 65. 80?., now worth
(jofi/. 13s. 4t/. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to William Owen
and John Bridges.
At NORTON. An Augustine Priory, founded in the reign
of Henry II , by W T illiam Fitz Alan ; yearly value 50/., now
worth 1000/. ; granted to the Brazen Nose College, Oxford.
At ASENEY. An Augustine Priory, built in the year
1129, by Robert D Oily, on an island in the river, near the
Castle of Oxford ; yearly value 7551. 18s. 6|^., now worth
15,118*. 10s. lOd.
At OXFORD. St. Frideswide s, now Christ Church.
King Didanus built this as a Nunnery, in the year 730 ; his
own daughter Frideswide, who was afterwards canonized,
had presided there. It became, in the course of time, a
Priory, which was suppressed by virtue of a Bull from Pope
Clement VIF. dated April 3, 1525; and the site and lands
granted to Cardinal Wolsey, who founded there a noble
College for a Dean, Sub-dean, one hundred Canons, thir
teen Chaplains, professors of the Canon and Civil Law,
Physic, and of all the Arts and Sciences, and other persons,
to the number of 186 in the whole. The revenues were
valued at 224J. 4s. 8rf., now worth 4,484/. 13s. 4d. It sup
ports now a Dean, eight Canons, one hundred and one
Students, eight Chaplains, eight Clerks, eight Choristers,
twenty-four Almsmen, &c.
St. George s College, founded in the year 1149, on
the ruins of an ancient Monastery, which was built
by Robert D Oily and Roger Tueri.
All Soul s College, founded in the year 1438, by
Henry Chichley, Archbishop of Canterbury, for a War
den and forty Fellows, with Chaplains, Clerks, and
Choristers; yearly value 392/. 2s. 3d., now worth
7,842Z. 5s.
Baliol College, built by the Widow of Sir John
Baliol, in the year 1284, for poor Scholars; yearly
value 74/. 3s. 4c?., now worth 1,483J. 6s. 8rf. ; it now
consists of a Master, 12 Fellows, and 14 Scholars.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
St. Bernard s College, founded in the year 1436, by
Henry Chichley, Archbishop of Canterbury, for monas
tic Students ; the revenues and buildings were con
verted, in the year 1555, to support what is called
St. John the Baptist.
Brasen Nose College, built by William Smith,
Bishop of Lincoln, and Sir Richard Sutton, in the
year 1511, for a Master and several Students,
Canterbury College, founded in the year 1349, by
the Most Reverend Simon de Islip, Archbishop of Can
terbury, to repair the chasm which was made in the
Clergy by the pestilence ; he purchased some lands and
built on it this, under the name of Canterbury Hall,
for Students in the Canon and Civil Laws. It was
made, 38 Henry VIII. , a part of Christ Church
College.
Corpus Christ! College, built in the year 1513, by
Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester, and Hugh Old-
ham, Bishop of Exeter, for Augustine Students ; yearly
value 3827. 8s. 9d., now worth 7,6487. 15s. ; supports
at present a Superior, twenty Fellows, twenty Scholars,
two Chaplains, and two Clerks, &c.
Durham College, founded in the year 1290, by the
Convent of Durham, for their Students ; increased
afterward in buildings, revenues and books, by Hugh
de Bury, the learned Bishop of that see ; yearly value
115Z. 4s. 4d., now worth 2,304/. 6s. Sd. ;"iiovv called
Trinity College.
Exeter College, or Stapleton Hall, founded in the
year 1314, by Walter Stapleton, Bishop of Exeter, for
his Students, where Hart Hall now stands ; revenues
8 II. 9s. yearly, now worth 1,629/. Supports now a
Rector, twenty-two Fellows, and some Scholars.
Glocester Hall, or College ; the site was given, in the
year 1283, by Sir John Giffard, to the Benedictine
Friars, to build a habitation in the University ; called
now Worcester College.
Lincoln College, founded in the year 1427, by
Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, and the Arch
bishop of York and others; yearly value 10H. 8s. Wd. t
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now worth 2,028?. 16s. Sd. Supports a Rector, twelve
Fellows, and some Scholars.
London College, founded in the year 1421, by
Richard Clifford, Bishop of London, for secular and
regular Students of Civil Law ; suppressed in the reign
of Henry VIII.
Magdalen College. William Patten, Bishop of
Winchester, founded in the year 1448, a Hall for
Students; and in the year 1458 a fine College, for a
President, forty Fellows, thirty Scholars, four Chap
lains, eight Clerks, sixteen Choristers, &c.; yearly
value 1,076/. 5s. 2c?., now worth 21,525?. 3s. 4d.
St. Mary College, founded by Thomas Holden, Esq.,
in the year 1435, for the Augustine Students ; granted,
38 Henry VIII., to William Ramesden and Richard
Vavasor.
Merton College, founded in the year 1267, by Walter
de Merton, Lord Chancellor of England, and after
wards Bishop of Rochester, for Chaplains and Stu
dents ; yearly value 354?. 2s. 6e?., now worth 7,082?. 10s.
Supports a Warden, twenty-four Fellows, fourteen
Post Masters, &c.
New College, or Winchester College, founded and
amply endowed by William of Wykeham, Bishop of
Winchester, in the year 1386, for a Warden, seventy
Scholars, ten Chaplains, three Clerks, and sixteen
Choristers; yearly value 487?. 7s. 8c?., now worth
9,747?. 13s. 4c?.
Oriel, or St. Mary College, built, in the year 1324,
by King Edward III., and Adam de Brom, Almoner to
King Edward II., for students ; valued at 182?. 8s. 6d.
yearly, now worth 3,648?. 10s. This supports now a
Provost, 18 Fellows, &c.
Queen s College, founded in the year 1340, by Ro
bert de Eglesfield, Chaplain to Queen Philippa ; yearly
value 302Z. 2s. 10d, now worth 6,042?. 16s. Sd. It
supports now a Provost, 16 Fellows, two Chaplains,
some Bachelors, two Clerks, and 19 under-graduate
Scholars.
University College. King Alfred founded in this
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city three Societies or Halls ; one for students in gram
mar ; the second for philosophy ; and the third for di
vinity : but it is certain that this University was either
rebuilt or enlarged by the bounty of William Archdea
con of Durham, Walter Skirlaw, Bishop of Durham,
and some Noblemen, in the year 1249 ; valued, 26
Henry VIII., at78Z. 14s. 7d.,now worth 1, 51 41. Us. Bd.;
supports now a Master, 12 Fellows, 13 Scholars, &c.
St. Bartholomew s College, half a mile east of the
town, supposed to have been founded by King Henry I.
Carmelite Friary, settled in the royal palace of
Beaumont, by King Edward II. ; granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to Edward Powel.
Trinity House, for the redemption of Captives,
founded in the year 1291, by Edmund Earl of Corn
wall.
At RE w LEY. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1280, by the executors of Richard King of the Romans, to
pray for his soul ; yearly value 17 41. 3s. OJc?., now worth
3,483^. 05. Wd. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to the Dean and
Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford.
At SAUNFORD. A Templar s Hospital, founded by Maud,
Queen of King Stephen; granted, 33 Henry VIII,, to Ed
ward Powell.
At STODELEY. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the
reign of Henry II., by Bernard de St. Walerico; yearly
value 102/. 6s. 7|d, now worth 2046/. 12s. 6d. ; granted,
31 Henry VIII., to John Croke.
At TAME. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1137, by the bounty of Alexander Bishop of Lincoln;
yearly value 256Z. 13s. !\d., now worth 5,133/. 12s. 6d. ;
granted, 1 Edward VI., to Edward Duke of Somerset.
At WROXTON. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry III., by Mr. Michael Belet ; yearly value
78Z. 14s. 3d., now worth 1,574/. 5s. ; granted, 36 Henry
VIII., to Sir Thomas Pope, who gave a part to Trinity Col
lege, Oxford.
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RUTLAND (COUNTY).
At BROOKE. An Augustine Priory, founded by Hugh
Ferrers, in the reign of Richard I. ; yearly value 43Z. 13s.4d.,
now worth 873J. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to An
tony Coope.
At EDITH WESTOST. An Alien Priory, built in the
reign of Henry I., by William de Tankerville; granted,
4 Edward VI., to William Marquis of Northampton.
A College, founded, 25 Edward III., by William
Wade and John Wade, Chaplain ; yearly value 22 J,
18. 6d., now worth 458 /. 10s. ; granted, 1 Elizabeth,
to John Lord St. John.
At OKEIIAM. A College for poor people, built in the
year 1398, by William Dalby of Exton ; yearly value 26 J.
13s. 4d., now worth 533Z. 6s. Bd. ; granted, 26 Henry VIII..,
to, Richard Flower,
SALOP (COUNTY).
At BATTLEFIELD. A College, a mile north of Shrews
bury, founded in the year 1403, by Henry 1^. ; yearly
value 541. Is. lOd, now worth 1,081 J. 16s. Bd.
At BILDEWAS. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1135, by Roger Bishop of Chester; yearly value 129^.
6s. lOrf., now worth 2,586J. 16s. 8 d. ; granted, 29 Henry
VIII., to Edward Lord Powis.
AtBREWGOD. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded prior to
the reign of King John; yearly value 31 /. 14s., now worth
62 R 6s. Bd.; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to William Whor-
wood.
At BRIDGENORTII. A College, founded in the reign of
William Rufus, by Robert Earl of Shrewsbury ; granted,
21 Elizabeth, to Sir Christopher Hatton.
Hospital, founded in the reign of Richard I., by
Ralph le Strange ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Leonard
Edwards.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
AtBROMFiELD. A Benedictine Cell, built about the
time of Henry I,, ; yearly value 111. 18s. 3d., now worth
1,558. 5s. ; granted to Charles Fox.
At BURFORD. A Collegiate Church, founded in the
reign of Edward I.; granted, 13 Elizabeth, to William
James and John Grey.
AtCniRBURY. An Augustine Priory, founded 11 Henry
III. ; yearly value 871. Is. 4d., now worth 1,747/. 6s. 8d. ;
granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Edward Hampton.
At HAGHMON. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
year 1110, by William Fitz Alan, of Clun ; yearly value
294J. 12s. 9d., now worth 5,8921. 15s. ; granted, 32 Henry
VIII., to Edmund Littleton.
At HALES. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded, 16
John, by Peter de Rupibus, Bishop of Winchester ; yearly
value 3371. 15s. 6Jd., now worth 6,1551. 10s. 10d.; grant
ed 30 Henry VIII., to Sir John Dudley.
At HALSTON. A Templars Hospital ; yearly value
160/. 14s. 10d., now worth 3,214/. 16s. 8d.; granted, 5
Elizabeth, to William Home.
At LILLESHULL. An Augustine Priory, built in the
year 1145; yearly value 3211. 10s., now worth 6,550/. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to James Leveson.
At LUDLOW. An Hospital, built in the reign of John ;
yearly value 27/. 16s. 10c?., now worth 5561. 16s. 8rf. ;
granted, 1 Edward VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
Augustine Priory, built about the year 1282 ; grant
ed to George Cotton and William Man.
Carmelite Friary, founded in the year 1349, by
Lawrence of Ludlow ; granted, 2 Elizabeth, to Richard
Hacket and Thomas Trentharn.
At MORFIELD. A Benedictine Cell, founded and en
dowed by the Earl of Shrewsbury ; yearly value 15/., now
worth 300/.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Henry Lord
Lisle.
At NEWPORT. A College, founded, 20 Henry VI., by
Thomas Draper; granted, 13 Elizabeth, to Edmond Dow-
ing and Peter Ashton.
At PONS BURY. A College built before the reign of*
Edward I. ; yearly value 40t 17s. 3d, now worth 817/. 5s.
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At RATLINGCOPE. An Augustine Cell, built in the
reign of John ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Robert Long.
At SHREWSBURY. A Benedictine Monastery, founded
in the year 1083, by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arun-
del; yearly value 615/. 4s. 3d., now worth 12,304Z. 5s. ;
granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Edward Watson and Henry
Herd son.
St. Chadd s College, founded before the time of
William the Conqueror ; yearly value 14Z. 14s. 4e/.,
now worth 294/. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 3 Edward VI., to
John Southcott and John Chadderton.
St. Michael s College, founded prior to the time of
Edward the Confessor; rents and tythes made 131.
Is. 8d., now worth 26 II. 13s. 4d. ; granted to Thomas
Reeve and George Cotton.
St. Chadd s Hospital for poor persons, founded by
the Society of Mercers in the town.
St. John s Hospital, built prior to the time of Ed
ward II. ; rents 41. 10s. 4cf., now worth 90J. 6s. Sd.
An Augustine Friary, founded by the Staffords
granted, 53 Henry VIII., to Richard Andrews and
Nicholas Temple.
A House of Black Friars, founded by Lady Gene-
vile; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Richard Andrews
and Nicholas Temple.
A House of Grey Friars, founded in the reign of
Henry III., by Hawise Countess of Powis; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Richard Andrews and Nicholas
Temple.
AtToNGE. A College, founded in the year 1410, by
Isabel, Widow of Sir Fulk Pembroke, and the Reverend
William Swan, and Rev. William Mosse; valued yearly
at22/. 8s. Id., now worth 448 /. Is. Sd. ; granted, 1 Ed
ward VI., to Sir Richard Manners.
At WENLOCK. A Cluniac Priory, founded, 14 William
the Conqueror, by Roger of Montgomery, Earl of Arundel and
Chichester, on the ruins of a Nunnery, founded in the year
680, by St. Milburga, daughter of King Merwald; yearly
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
value 434/. Is. 2|d., now worth 8,68 H. 4s. 2d. ; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to Augustino de Augustinis.
At WOMBRIDE. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry I., by William Fitz Alan ; revenues at the
dissolution, 72/. 15s. 8d., now worth \ ,4551. 13s. 4.d. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to James Leveson.
At WOODHOUSE. An Augustine Monastery, given to
that Order by the Tuberville family, in the year 1250;
granted to Thomas Reeves and George Cotton.
SOMERSET (COUNTY).
At ATHELNEY. A Benedictine Abbey, founded in the
year 888, by King Alfred ; yearly value 209/. Os. 3d., now
worth 4,180. 5s.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John
Clayton.
At BARLINCH. An Augustine Priory, built in the reign
of Henry II., by William Say ; yearly value 98/. 14s. Sd.,
now worth 1,974/. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to
Sir John Wallop.
At BATH. A Cathedral, founded in the reign of Henry I.,
by John Bishop of Wells, on the ruins of a Benedictine
Abbey, which was originally built, 676, by King Osric, but
destroyed and rebuilt several times afterwards ; yearly
value 695/. 6s. \\d., now worth 13,806^. 2s. 6d. ; granted,
34 Henry VIII., to Humphry Collins.
St. John s Hospital, near the Cross and Hot Baths,
founded in the year 1180, by Reginald Bishop of
Bath, for the poor strangers ; yearly value 22/. 16s. 9d. t
now worth 456/. 15s. ; granted, by Elizabeth, to the
Mayor and Corporation.
At BEARWE, or BORROW GURNEY. A Benedictine
Nunnery, founded in the year 1200, by Gurney, Lord
of Stoke Hamden ; yearly value 29Z. 6s. Sd. 9 now worth 5S6/.
13s. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to William Clerke.
At BRIDGE WATER. St. John s Hospital, founded
before 15 John, by William Bruer, for Secular Clergy,
under condition of keeping hospitality for the poor Natives,
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and for strange Pilgrims; yearly value 120/. 19s. l|cf.,
now worth 2,419J. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Humphry Colles.
At BRUTON. An Augustine Priory, founded in the year
1005, by Algar Earl of Cornwall ; yearly value 480/. 17s. 2c?.,
now worth 9,617/. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to
Maurice Berkely.
At MINCIIIN BUCKLAND. A Nunnery and Hospital
of Hospitalers, founded about the year 1 180, by Henry II. ;
yearly value 223J. 7s. 4d., now worth 4,467/. 6s. Sd. ;
granted, 36 Henry VIII,, to Alexander Popham and
William Halley.
At BERKELY. An Augustine Priory, built in the year
1199, by William of Edingdon ; yearly value 6/. 5s. 2Jc?.,
now worth 125Z. 4s. 2c?. ; granted, 7 Edward VI., to John
and James Bisse.
At CANT KG TON. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the reign of King Stephen, by Robert de Courcey ; yearly
value 391. 15s. Sd., now worth 795/. 13s. 4d. ; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to Edward Rogers.
At CLYVE, or CLIFF. A Cistercian Abbey, founded
in the year 1188, by William de Romare, Earl of Lincoln ;
yearly value 155/. 9s. 5d., now worth 3,109/. 8s. 4d. ;
granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl of Sussex.
At TEMPLE COMB. A House of Hospitalers, founded
in the year 1185, by Serlo Odo ; yearly value 128/. 7s. 6d.,
now worth 2,56 7 /. 10s.; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Richard Andrews and Leonard Chamberlain.
At DUNSTER. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the time
of William the Conqueror, by Sir William de Mahun ;
\earlyvalue 37/. 4s. Sd., now worth 744/. 13s. 4d. ; granted,
34 Henry VIII., to Humphrey Colles.
At GL ASTON BURY. A Benedictine Monastery, founded,,
as historians say, by Joseph of Aiimathea, The first con
gregation of Monks, they say, were brought together by a
disciple of St. Patrick, in the year 435. Yearly value
3,508J. 13s. 4-|d., now worth 70,173J. 7s. 6d. ; granted,
1 Edward VI., to Edward Duke of Somerset, and, 1 Eliza
beth, to Sir Peter Carew.
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At KEYNSHAM. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
year 1170, by William Earl of Gloucester; yearly value
4501. 3s. 6d., now worth 9,003J. 10s.; granted, 6 Edward
VI,, to Thomas Bridges, Esq.
At MICHELNEY. A Benedictine Monastery, founded
in the year 939, by King Athelstan ; yearly value 498^.
165. 3e?., now worth 9,976J. 5s. 10c7. ; granted^ 29 Henry
VIII., to Edward Earl of Hertford.
AtMARTOCK. A Priory, granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Humfry Colles.
At CHARTERHOUSE ON MENDIP. A Cell, granted,
36 Henry VIII., to Robert May,
AtMoNTECUTE, OLIM MONS ACUTUS. A Cluuiac Priory,
founded by William the Conqueror; yearly value 524^.
11s. 8d., now worth 10,49 II. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 16 Eliza
beth, to Robert Earl of Leicester.
At SLAVERDALE. An Augustine Priory, built by Sir
William Zouch ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Earl
of Oxford.
At STOKE CURCY. An Alien Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry II. ; valued at the dissolution at 58Z., now
worth 1,1 60J.
At STOKE. A College, founded in the year 1304, by
Sir John de Bello Campo; granted, 2 Elizabeth, to Curthbert
Vaughan.
AtTAUNTON. An Augustine Priory, built in the reign
of Henry I., by William Giffard, Bishop of Winchester;
yearly value 438/. 9s. Wd., now worth 8,769f. 16s. 8d.- }
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Mathew Colehurst.
At WELLS. A Cathedral Church, built in the year
704, by King Ina ; enlarged afterwards by different Bishops ;
revenues of the Bishop were valued at 1,843/. 19s. 4d, and of
the Canons 8971. 5s. lid., both sums now worth 54,825/. 5s.
Mauntery College, built in the year 1401, by Ralph
Erghum, Bishop of Bath and Wells, for the Clergy of
the Cathedral ; yearly value III. 18s. 8d., now worth
238^. 13s. 4d.; granted, 2 Edward VI., to John Ayl-
worth and John Lacy.
Vicar s College, began by Walter de Hull, Canon ;
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enlarged, in the year 1347, by Rad. de Salopia,
Bishop of Wells; yearly value 72J. 10s. 9^., now
worth 1,450J. 15s. lOd.
Brigstreet Hospital, founded for twenty- four poor
persons, by Nicholas Buthwith, Bishop of Bath, about
the year 1424, but maintains now, they say, only
twenty.
St. John s Hospital, founded in the reign of King
John, by Hugh of Wells, afterwards Bishop of Lincoln;
yearly value 411. 3s. 6d., now worth 823J. 10s. lOd. ;
granted, 13 Elizabeth, to Christopher Hatton.
At WITH AM. A Carthusian Priory, built and endowed
by King Henry II.; yearly value 227Z. Is. 8c?., now worth
4,54U 13s. 4d.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Ralph
Hopton.
At Won SPRING. A Regular Priory, founded in the
year 1210, by William de Courtney; yearly value 110
18s. 4I<1, now worth 2,218/. 7s. Qd.- granted, 2 Elizabeth,
to William and John Lacy.
At BRISTOL. A Benedictine Priory, built by Robert
son of Henry I., in the north east of the city ; granted, 35
Henry VIII., to Henry Brayne.
Great St. Augustine s, now Holy Trinity and Cathe
dral, founded in the year 1 148, by Robert Fitz Harding ;
yearly value 767Z. 15s. 3d., now worth 15,355/. 5s.
St. Mary Magdalen Nunnery, founded by Eva, wife
to Robert Fitzharding, in the reign of Henry II., yearly
value 2R 11s. 3d., now worth 431/. 5s.; granted, 31
Henry VIII., to Henry Brayn and John Marsh.
St. Bartholomew s Hospital, granted by Henry VIII.
to the executors of Robert Thorn and Sir Thomas West ;
is now a grammar school.
St. Catherine s Hospital, founded 4 Henry III., by
Robert de Berkele; yearly value 2 II. 15s. 8d., now
worth 4351. 13s. 4d.
Gaunts, or Billeswyke Hospital, built in the year
1229, by Maurice de Gaunt, for one hundred poor
people ; yearly value 140/., now worth 2,800 ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to the Mayor and Citizens ; is now an
Orphan Hospital.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
St. John s Hospital, built by John Earl of Moreton,
afterwards King of England, for the sick; yearly value
511. 10s. 4d, now worth 1,030J. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 36
Henry VIII., to G. Owen.
St. Lawrence s Hospital, founded before 8 Henry III.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Sir Ralph Sadleyr.
Lyons, or Lewin s Mede-street Hospital, founded in
the year 1460, by William Spenser.
St. Michael s-hill Almshouse, founded in the year
1504, by John Foster, for one priest, eight poor men,
and five poor women, is yet in being.
Rad cliff-hill Almshouse, built in the year 1442, by
William Cannings, is still in being, though having no
endowment.
Temple-street Hospitals. Under Tucker s Hall is
one founded by the Tucker s Company ; under the
Weaver s Hall is another founded at a very early
period.
Temple Gate Hospital, built by Roger Magdalen of
Nojiney.
Trinity Hospital, founded 4 Henry V., by John
Barstable, merchant of the town ; granted, 20 Elizabeth,,
to the Mayor and Corporation ; is still in being.
An Augustine Friary, built in the reign of Edw. II.,
by Sir Simon and Sir William Montacute ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Maurice Dennis.
The Black Friary, founded by Sir Maurice Gaunt ;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to William Chester.
The Grey Friars House, founded in the year 1234 ;
granted, 33 Henry VIII., to the Mayor and Citizens.
STAFFORD (COUNTY).
At BLYTHBURY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the reign of Henry I., by Hugh Malveysin.
At BRIWERNE, or, the BLACK LACIES OF BREWOOD,
founded prior to the time of Richard I. ; yearly value III.
Is. 6d., now worth 221/. 10s,; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to
Thomas Gilford.
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At BURTON-UPON-TRENT. A Benedictine Abbey,
founded in the year 1004, by Walfric Spot; yearly value
3561. 16s. 3|d., now worth 7,136J. 5s. 10c?.; granted, by
Henry VIII., to Sir William Paget.
At CALAVICK. A Benedictine Priory, built in the year
1142, by Geva, daughter of Hugh Earl of Chester; yearly
value 25/. 10s. 3d., now worth 510/. 5s.
At CHOTES. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1176, by Bertram de Verdun; yearly value 103/. 6s. 7c?.,
now worth 2,066/. 11s. Sd,; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
Jeffry Foljamb.
At DIEULACRES. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1214, by Randal de Blundervill, Earl of Chester;
value 243/. 3s. 6d. yearly, now worth 4,863/. 10s. ; granted,
6 Edward VI., to Ralph Bagnall.
At DUDLEY. A Cluniac Cell, founded in the year 1161,
by Ralph Painell, lord of the manor, in pursuance of his
father s will ; value 33/. Is. 4d. yearly, now worth 661 1.
6s. 8d. granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir John Dudley.
At GNOUSHALL. A College, founded in the time of
Henry I. ; rents 54, now worth 1,080. ; granted, 1 Ed
ward VI., to the Bishop of Lichfield and his successors.
At HULTOX. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1223, by Henry Audley ; value 76L 14s. ll|e/. yearly, now
worth 1,534/. 19s. 2d. ; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Sir
Edward Aston.
At LAPPELE. An Alien Priory, founded in the time of
Edward the Confessor, by Algar, Earl of Chester or Mercia;
granted, 1 Edward VI. ; to Sir Richard Manners.
At LICHFIELD. A Cathedral Church, built in the year
656, by King Oswy ; underwent many changes and repairs
since that time ; revenues 703/. 5s. 2c?. ; and of the Chap
ter 275Z. 13s. 2d. : make together now 19,578Z. 6s. Sd.
Vicar s Choral, that is, the Sub-chanter, Sachrist
and Clerks, of this Cathedral, had a separate esta
blishment ; value 199/. 10s. Id. yearly, now worth
3,990/. lls. 8rf.
St. John s Hospital ; value 46/. 18s. \d., now worth
938J, Is, Sd. ; it continues to this day.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
A Grey Friary, founded in the year 1229, by Alex
ander Bishop of Lichfield ; granted, 36 Henry VIII.,
to Richard Crumbil thorn.
At PENKRIDGE. A College, or Free Chapel; granted,
17 John, by Mr. Hugh House, to the Archbishop of Dublin
and his successors ; value 106/. 15.9. yearly, now worth
2,135Z. ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
At ROUCESTER. An Augustine Priory, built in the year
1146, by Richard Bacoun; rents 111/, lls. 7d., now worth
2,23U 11s. Sd.; granted, 31 Henry VIIL, to Richard
Trentham.
At SANDWELL. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
time of Henry IT., by William Guy, of Ophani; rents
made 261. 8s. 7d., now worth 528 J. lls. Sd.
At DE SARTIS, or RONTON. An Augustine Priery,
founded in the time of Henry II., by Robert Noeli ; value
102Z. lls. Id. yearly, now worth 2,03U. Is. Sd.; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to John Wiseman.
At STAFFORD. A College, or Free Chapel ; granted, by
King Stephen, to the Bishop and Chapter of Lichfield;
value 38/. yearly, now worth 760/. ; granted, 14 Elizabeth,,
to the Burgesses of Stafford.
An Augustine Priory, built in the year 1180, by
Richard Peche, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield ;
value 1U8/. Os. 9%d. yearly, now worth 3,960J. 15s. 10d.;
granted, 31 Henry VIIL, to Doctor Rowland Lee,
Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
St. John s Hospital, for poor Brethren.
St. Leonard s Spytell, or Free Chapel ; value
41. 12s. 4c?. yearly, now worth 921. 6s. Sd.
A Franciscan Friary, founded 10 Edward I. ;
valued at 35/. 13s. 10d., now worth 713/. 16s. Sd. ;
granted, 31 Henry VIIL, to James Leveson.
An Augustine Monastery, founded in the year 1344,
by Ralph Lord Stafford; granted to Thomas Neve and
Giles Isam.
At STONE. An Augustine Priory, built originally by
Wolphere, King of Mercia, for the salvation of his two sons-
Woliadus and Rufinus, whom he murdered before his con-
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version to Christianity, in the year 670. Rents 1197. 145.
Hid., now worth 2,394J. 19s. 2d. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIIL, to George Harpur.
At TAMWORTH. A College; St. Editha, daughter of
King Edgar, founded here a Convent, which became a Col
lege afterwards, and valued at 42/. 2s. 4c?., uow worth
842/. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 23 Elizabeth, to Edward Downing
and Peter Ash ton.
An Hospital, founded 15 Edward I., by Philip
Marmion, for the Premonstratensian Friars ; and he
gave them in Ashfield pasture for four oxen and two
horses, under condition of praying for his soul ; yearly
value 31. 6s. Sd., now worth 66/. 13s. 4d.
At TETENHALL. A College, founded in King Edgar s
reign; value 21/. 6s. 8d. yearly, now worth 426J. 13s. 4c?.;
granted, 3 Edward VI., to Walter Wrottesley.
At TRICKINGHAM. An Augustine Priory, founded in
the time of Henry I., on the ruins of a Convent, founded in
the year 680, by King Ethelred, for his daughter, St. Wer-
burgh, who died there an Abbess; value 106Z. 3s. IQd.
yearly, now worth 2,123/. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At TUTBURY. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
year 1080, by Henry de Ferrers; rents 244J. 16s. 8d., now
worth 4,896/. 13s. 4d.; granted, 6 Edward VI., to Sir
William Cavendish.
At WOLVERHAMPTOST. A College, or Monastery, built
in the year 996, and amply endowed by a pious widow,
Wulfruna ; underwent many alterations in after times, and
finally became one of the King s Free Chapels; the
Deanery valued, 26 Henry VIIL, at 38/. yearly ; and five
Prebends 28/. ; both sums would make now 1,320/. ;
granted, 7 Edward VI., to John Duke of Northumberland.
SUFFOLK (COUNTY).
At ALENSBORNE. An Augustine Priory, founded before
the year 1466; granted, 33 Henry VIIL, to Sir John
Wingfield.
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An Hospital of Templars, founded in the time of
Henry II.; rents 531. 10s., now worth 1,070Z. ; granted,
35 Henry VIII., to Sir Richard Gresham.
At BLI BURGH. An Augustine Priory, settled by Henry I.;
rents 48/. 8s. Wd., now worth 968J. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Sir Arthur Hopton.
At BRUSYARD. A Nunnery of Minoresses, founded at
Ash, by Maud Countess of Ulster, in the year 1354 ; yearly
value 561. 2s. Id., now worth 1,122J. Is. 8d.; granted, 30
Henry VIII., to Nicholas Hare.
At BUNG AY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
time of Henry II., by Roger de Glanvill ; value 62Z. 2s. \\d*
yearly, now worth 1,242Z. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 29 Henry VIII.,
to Thomas Duke of Norfolk.
At BURY ST. EDMOND. A Benedictine Abbey, founded
in the year 633, by Segebert King of the East Angles, who
quitting his crown, became religious there. The place took
its name from the body of St. Edmond, King, that was
translated thither, in the year 903 ; valued, at the dissolu
tion, at 2,336/. 16s. 0d., now worth 46,736/. Os. 10d;
granted, 2 Elizabeth, to John Eyer.
A College, founded in the time of Edward IV.;
granted, 2 Edward VI., to Richard Corbet.
St. Nicholas Hospital, founded by an Abbot of the
town ; valued at 61. 19s. 1 Id., now worth 139/. 18s. 4d.
St. Peter s Hospital, founded in the time of Henry I.,
by Abbot Anselm, for the maintenance of aged and
sick Priests; value 10Z. 18s. lO^rf. yearly, now worth
218/. 17s. 6d.
St. Saviour s Hospital, founded in the year 1184, by
Abbot Samson and his Convent, for the support of a
warden, twelve chaplains, six clerks, twelve poor gen
tlemen, and twelve poor women ; granted, 34 Henry
VIII., to Antony Stringer and John Williams.
A Grey Friary, founded about the year 1256;
granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Antony Harvey.
At BUTLEY. An Augustine Priory, founded in the year
1171, by Ranulph de Glanvil, the famous lawyer; income
318/. 17s. 2ld, now worth 6,377J. 4s. 2<J.; granted, 36
Henry VIII., to William Forth.
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At CAMPESS. An Augustine Nunnery, founded
6 Richard I., by Jane and Agnes, daughters of Theobald de
Valoins, on a piece of ground which he gave them for that
purpose; income 182. 9s. 5d., now worth 3,649Z. 8s. 4d. ;
granted, 35 Henry VIII. , to Sir William Willoughby.
At CLARE. An Augustine Monastery, built in the year
1248, by Richard de Clare, Earl of Gloucester; granted,
31 Henry VIII., to Richard Friend.
At Do DN AS H. An Augustine Priory, founded in the
time of Edward I., by the ancestors of the noble family of
Norfolk; yearly value 42/. 18s. 8^., now worth 858/. 14s. 2d;
granted, by Henry VIII., to Thomas Alverde.
At DUNWICH. A House of Knights Templars ; granted,
4 Elizabeth, to Thomas Andrews.
St. James s Hospital ; founded in the time of Richard
I. ; revenues 26L, now worth 520Z.
A Black Friary; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John
Eyre.
A Grey Friary, founded in the time of Henry III.,
by Robert Fitz John ; granted to John Eyre.
At EYE. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the time of
William the Conqueror, by Robert Malet; yearly value
184Z. 9s. l\d., now worth 3.6S9/. 12s. 6d.; granted,
28 Henry VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At FLIXTOX. An Augustine Priory, builtin the year 1258,
by Margery Harnes, widow of Bartholomew de Clerk ; value
23. 4s. [d. yearly, now worth 468/. Is. 8d. ; granted,
26 Henry VIII., to John Tasburgh.
At GISELINGHAM. A Preceptory of Templars, founded
before the time of Richard I., by Sir Robert de Burgate ;
granted, 7 Edward VI., to John Grene and Robert Hall.
At GORLESTON. An Augustine Priory, built in the time
of Edward I., by William Woderove ; granted, 36 Henry
VIII., to John Eyre.
At HE RING FLEET. An Augustine Priory, founded in
the time of Henry III., by Roger Fitz Osbert ; rents
491. Us. Id., now worth 991Z. 11s. Sd. ; granted, 38
Henry VIII., to Henry Jerningham.
At HOXON. A Benedictine Cell, founded about the year
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950, by Theodred Bishop of London ; and richly endowed
with lands, in the year 1130, by Maurice of Winsor and
Egidia his wife, for supporting there Monks, in order to pray
for the soul of Ralph Dapifer ; rents 187. Is., now worth
36H. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Richard Gresham.
At IPSWICH. An Augustine Priory, built before the year
1177, by Norman Eadnothi ; rents 881. 6s. 9d., now worth
1,7661. 15s.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Sir Thomas
Pope.
St. Peter and Paul, another Priory of Augustine
Canons, founded in the time of Henry II., by Thomas
Lacy ; granted, 9 James I., to Richard Percival and
Edmund Duffield.
St. Mary Magdalen and St. James Hospital,
founded in the time of King John.
Dandy s Almshouse, founded in the year 1515, by
Edmund Dandy, for the poor ; granted by Edward VI.
An Augustine Friary, founded in the time of Henry
III., by Henry de Manesby and others ; granted,
33 Henry VIII. , to William Sabyne.
A Carmelite Friary, built about the year 1279, by
Sir Thomas de Loudham; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
John Eyre.
An Augustine Priory, built in the time of William
the Conqueror, by Gilbert Blund ; rents 280/. 9s. 5d.,
now worth 5,609/. 8s. 4.d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII.,
to Richard Codington.
At KERSEY. An Austin Priory, founded before 3 Henry
III. ; granted, 25 Henry VIII., to the King s College in
Cambridge.
At LETHERINGTON. An Austin Cell; yearly value 26/.
18s. 5d.j now worth 538/. 8s. 4d. , granted, 7 Edward VI.,
to Elizabeth Naunton, daughter of Sir Antony Naunton of
Wingfield.
At LEYESTONE. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded
in the year 1182, by Ralph de Glanville ; yearly value 1811.
17s. lid., now worth 3,637J. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 28 Henry
VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At METINGHAM. A College, built 6 Richard II, ; yearly
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value 202/. 7s. 5|c?. now worth 4,047J. 9s. 2cJ. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to Thomas Denny.
At MINDHAM. A Cluniac Priory, founded in the time
of Stephen, on the island of Hurst, in this parish, by William
of Huntingfield; granted to Richard Freston.
AtREDLiNGFiELD. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded
in the year 1 120, by Manasses Earl of Ghisnes ; yearly value
81Z. 2s. 5|c?., now worth 1,622/. 9s. 2d. ; granted, 28 Henry
VIII., to Edmund Bedingfield.
At RUMBURGH. A Benedictine Cell, built about the
time of the Conquest.
At SIBTOIST. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1149, by William de Cheney; yearly value 250Z. 15s. 7|d.,
now worth 5,015. 12s. 6d.; granted, 1 Edward VI., to
Sir Antony Denny.
At SN APE. A Benedictine Priory, built in the year 1 155,
by William Martel; yearly value 991. Is. ll^d., now worth
1,98U 19s. 2d.; granted, 34 Henry VIIL, to Thomas
Duke of Norfolk.
At STOKE. A College, founded in the year 1124, by
Richard de Clare, Earl of Hertford ; yearly value 324?.
4s. 1 JdL, now worth 6,484Z. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 2 Edward VI.,
to Sir John Cheke and Michael Mildmay.
At SUDBURY. A College, founded in the year 1374,
by Simon, Bishop of London, on the ruins of a very ancient
church; yearly value 122. 18s. 3c?., now worth 4.581. 5s. ;
granted, 36 Henry VIIL, to Sir Thomas Paston.
A Benedictine Cell, founded in the reign of Henry
II., by Wilfric ; granted, 34 Henry VIIL, to the Dean
and Chapter of Westminster.
A Hospital, founded in the time of John, by Amicia
Countess of Clare ; granted, 5 Edward VI., to John
Cheke, Esq.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the reign of Ed
ward I. , by Baldwin de Shipling; granted, 31 Henry
VIIL, to Thomas Eden, Esq.
At WATSTGFORD. A Cluniac cell, founded before the year
1 1 60, by Doudo Asini ; yearly value 30/. 9s. 5d., now worth
609/. 8s. 4d.; granted, 32 Henry VIIL, to Thomas Duke
of Norfolk.
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At WILTON ST. FELIX. A Benedictine Cell, founded
in the reign of William Rufus, by Roger Bigod ; granted,
19 Elizabeth, to Thomas Sexford.
At GREAT WELTHAM. A House of Crossed Friars,
founded 2 Edward I.; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Antony
Rouse.
At WICK HAM. A Monastery, built in the reign of King
Stephen, by Robert de Salco Villa, Knight.
At WINGFIELD. A College, built in the year 1362, by
Lady Alianor, relict of Sir John Wingfield ; yearly value
69/. 14s. 5d. 9 now worth 1,394/. 8s. 4d. ; granted by Ed
ward VI. to the Bishop of Norwich.
At WOODBRIDGE. An Austin Priory, founded before
the time of Edward II., by Ernaldus Ruffus; yearly value
601. 3s. 5\d., now worth 1,003/. 9s. 2d.; granted, 19 Eliza
beth, to Thomas Sexford, Master of Requests.
SURREY (COUNTY).
At ALDEBURY. An Austin Priory, built in the reign of
Richard I., by Rualde Calva; yearly value 294/. 18s. 4d.,
now worth 5,898Z. 7s. 6d.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to
Sir Antony Brown.
AtBERMONDSEY. A Cluniac Abbey, built about the
year 1089, by Aylwin Child, citizen of London ; yearly in
come 548Z. 2s. 5d., now worth 10,962Z. 9s. 2d. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to Sir Richard Southwell.
At CHERTSEY. A Benedictine Abbey, built in the year
666, by Erkenwald Bishop of London; destroyed, with the
Abbot and ninety Monks killed, in the Danish wars ; rebuilt
by King Edgar; income 744 1. 13s. Q\d. yearly, now worth
14,893?. 10s. 10d.; granted, 7 Edward VI., to Sir William
Fitz Williams.
At LING FIELD. A College, built in the time of Henry VI.,
by Reginald Cobham; income 79/. 15s. lOJc?. yearly, now
worth 1,5951. 17s. 6d. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Thomas
Cawarden.
At MERTON. An Austin Priory, founded in the year
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1117, by Gilbert Norman, Sheriff of Surrey; yearly value
1,0391. 5s. 3d., now worth 20,785^. 5s.
At NEWINGTOT?. An Hospital, continued here until the
year 1551, when their proctor, William Cleybroke, had a
protection or licence to beg.
At REIGATE. An Austin Priory or Hospital, founded by
William de Warren, Earl of Surrey; income 78/. 16s. IQd.,
now worth 1 ,5761. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
William Lord Howard.
At SHENE. A Carthusian Priory, founded in the year
1414, by Henry V. ; income 962/, 11s. 6c?., now worth
19,251 J. 10s.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Edward Earl
of Hertford.
At SOUTHWARK. St. Mary Overy, Austin Priory, built
on the ruins of an ancient Nunnery, that was founded by
Mary, and endowed with the profits of a ferry on the
Thames ; value 6561. 10s. Qd. yearly, now worth 13,130/.
Os. lOd. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII. , to Sir Antony Brown.
Overy Hospital, or St. Thomas s, founded about the
year 1228, by the Bishop of Winchester, Peter de
Rupibus ; value 309/. Is. lie?, yearly, now worth
6,18U 18s. 4d.; contained, 30 Henry VIII., beds,
food, and firing, for forty poor and sick persons, when
it was given up.
At TANDRIDGE, or TANKEGGE. An Austin Priory,
founded in the time of Richard I., and much contributed to
by Odo de Dammartin ; rents 861. 7s. 6c?., now worth
J,727/. 10s. ; granted, 29 Henry VI1L, to John Rede.
At WAVERLEY. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1128, by William Giffard, Bishop of Winchester;
value 196J. 13s. lid. yearly, now worth 3,933/. 18s. 4d. ;
granted, 28 Henry VIII., to Sir William Fitz Williams.
SUSSEX (COUNTY).
At ARUNDEL. An Alien Priory, founded in the time of
William the Conqueror, by Roger of Montgomery ; became
afterwards a College, and valued at 263J. 141. 9d. yearly,
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now worth 5,274J. 15s. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Henry
Earl of Arundel.
An Hospital, built 18 Edward II., by Richard Earl of
Arundel; rents 89/. 5s. 2|d., now worth 1,7S5/. 4s. 2d.;
granted to Sir Richard Lee.
At BATTEL. A Benedictine Abbey, founded by Williarrr
the Conqueror, on the spot where a decisive battle was
fought, Oct. 14, 1066, between King Harold and William
Duke of Normandy; value 987/. Os. I0d. yearly, now
worth 19,7407. 17s. 6d. ; granted, 30 Henry VIIL, to Sir
Antony Brown.
At BEIGHAM. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in
the year 1200, by Robert de Turreham; value 1521. 9sAd.
yearly, now worth 3,049/. 7s. 6d.
At BOSANHAM. A College, originally founded in the
year 681, by St. Wilfrid ; granted, 6 Elizabeth, to the
Dean and Chapter of Chichester.
At BOXGRAVE. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
time of Henry I., by Robert de Haya; income 145/. 10s 2|</.,
now worth 2,910/. 4s. 2d. ; granted, 3 Elizabeth, to Henry
Earl of Arundel.
At BRAMBER. An Hospital, valued, 26 Henry VIIL, at
20s. yearly.
At CHICHESTER. A Cathedral, founded in the year 1075,
by Bishop Sdgand; valued at the dissolution at 677Z. Is. 3d.
yearly ; the Chapter s revenues made 601 /. 7s. lOrZ. : both
together would make now 25,589/. Is. Sd.
A College of Vicars, had revenues 3 1/. 12s. 6d.>
now worth 632Z. 10s.
St. James s Hospital, founded in the reign of King
John ; rents 4/. 3s. 9d., now worth 83/. 15s.
St. Mary s Hospital, founded for the poor; value
III. 11s. tyd. yearly, now worth 231/. 10s. lOrf.
An Augustine Friary, founded in the time of Ed
ward I., by Queen Alianor ; granted, 32 Henry VIIL,
to Edward Millet.
A Dominican Friary, built in the reign of Henry III.;
granted, 32 Henry VIIL, to the Mayor and Citizens.
At DURF.FORD. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in
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the year 1169, by Robert Hoese ; value 108J. 13s. 9d.
yearly, now worth 2,173/. 15s. ; granted, 29 Henry VIII. ,
to Sir William Fitz Williams.
At EASEBORNE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in
the time of Henry III., by Sir John Bohun ; yearly value
47/. 3s., now worth 943/. ; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to Sir
William Fitz Williams.
At HASTINGS. A College, built in the time of Henry I.,
by Hugh de Augo; value 41 /. 13s. 5d. yearly, now worth
833/. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 38 Henry VIIL, to Sir Antony
Brown.
An Austin Priory, founded in the time of Richard I.,
by Sir Walter Bricet; value 571. Is. 9d. yearly, now
worth 1,159J.; granted, 29 Henry VIII., to John
Baker.
At LEWES. A Cluniac Priory, founded in the year 1078,
by Earl William de Warrenna ; income 1,091/. 9s. 6|o?.,
now worth 21,829/. 10s. lOd; granted; 2 Elizabeth, to
Richard Baker and Richard Sackville.
At SOUTH MALLYNG. A College, founded in the year
688, by Ceadwalla King of the West Saxons; yearly value
45Z. 12s. 5Jd., now worth 91 2Z. 9s. 2d.
At MICHELHAM. Austin Canons, established in the
time of Henry III., by Gilbert de Aquila; yearly income
19U. 19s. 3d., now worth 3,839Z. 5s.; granted, 33 Henry
VIIL, to William Earl of Arundel.
At PLEYDONE. An Hospital, granted, 34 Henry VIIL,
to Andrew Lord Windsor.
At PYNIIAM. An Austin Priory, built in the time of
Henry L, by his Queen Adeliza; income 431. Os. IQd., now
worth 860Z. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 5 James L, to Antony
Lord Montage.
At ROBERT S BRIDGE. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the
year 1176, by Alfred de St. Martino ; yearly income
272Z. 9s. Sd., now worth 5,449 J. 13s. 4d.; granted, 33
Henry VIIL, to Sir William Sidney.
At RUSPUR. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded before the
time of Richard I. ; income 39/. 13s. 7d., now worth
793Z. 11s. 8d.; granted. 29 Henry VIIL, to Sir Robert
Southwell.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At SELE. An Austin Priory, built in the year 1075, by
William de Braiosa ; valued at 267. 9s. 9d. yearly, now
worth 5291. 15s. ; granted to the College of Oxford.
At SHOREHAM. St. James s Hospital ; valued at
I/. 6s. 8d., now worth 26/. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 16 Elizabeth,
to John Mersh.
At TORTINGTON. An Austin Priory, founded in the
time of John by Lady Hadwisa Corbet; value 10H. 4s. Id.
yearly, now worth 2,024/. Is. Sd. ; granted, 42 Elizabeth,
to Sir John Spencer.
At WILMINGTON. An Alien Priory, built in the reign
of William Rufus, by Robert Earl of Morteton ; granted,
7 Elizabeth, to Sir Richard Sackvile.
At WINCHELSEY. A Dominican Friary; granted, 36
Henry VIIL, to William Clifford, and Michael Wildbore.
At WOLINCHMERE. An Austin Priory, founded by
Ralph de Ardern ; income 791. 15s. 6c?., now worth 1,5951.
10s.; granted, 36 Henry VIIL, to Antony Brown.
WARWICK (COUNTY).
At ALEXC ESTER. A Benedictine Abbey, founded in
the year 1140, by Ralph Pincerna ; yearly value 101/. 14s.,
now worth 2,034/. ; granted, 36 Henry VIIL, to William
and John Sewster.
At ASTLEY. A College, founded 17 Edward III., by
Sir Thomas de Astley ; rents 39/. 10s. 6d., now worth
790/. 10s.; granted, 38 Henry VIIL, to Henry Marquis
of Dorset.
At ATHERSTON. An Austin Friary, built 49 Edw. III.,
by Ralph Lord Basset; valued at II. 10s. 2d. yearly, now
worth 30. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 35 Henry VIIL, to Henry
Cartwright.
At AVECOTE. A Benedictine Cell, built in the year
1159, by William Burdett ; rents 28/. 6s. 2rf., now worth
5661. 3s. 4d.; granted, 34 Henry VIIL, to Thomas Lord
Audley, and Sir Thomas Pope.
At BALSHALL. A House of Templars, built in the reign
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of Stephen, by Roger de Moubray; granted, 8 Elizabeth,
to Sir Robert Dudley.
At BERMINGHAM. A Hospital, founded before the
time of Edward I. ; yearly value 81. 5s. 3d., now worth
J651. 5s.
At COMBE. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year 1150,
by Richard de Camvilla ; rents 343/. Os. 5c?., now wortli
ti,860/. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 1 Edward VI., to John Earl of
Warwick.
At COVENTRY. A Cathedral, created out of a Monas
tery that was built in the year 1043, by Leofric the good
Earl of Mercia, on the ruins of a Nunnery built by the
Saxons, before the year 1016; rents 499/. 7s. 4c?., now
worth 9,987/. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to John
Combes and Richard Stansfield.
A Chartre-House, founded in the year 1381, by
William Lord Zouch ; rents 25K 5s. 9cL now worth
5,0352. 15s.; granted, 34 Henry VIII. to Richard
Andrews and Leonard Chamberlain.
Bablake-College, founded before the year 1350, by
the Burgesses; yearly value 111/. 13s. 8d., now worth
2,2331. 13s. 4d.
Bablake Hospital, founded in the year 1506, by
Thomas Bond, draper ; rents 49/. lls. 7o?., now worth
99 1 f. Us. Sd.
Grey Friars Hospital, built in the year 1529, by
William Ford, for five poor men and one poor woman.
St. John s Hospital, built in the reign of Henry II.,
by Edmund Archdeacon of Coventry ; yearly value
83/. 3s. 3rf., now worth 1,6632. 5s. ; granted to John
Hales, Esq.
Grey Friary, founded in the year 1234, by Ralph
Earl of Chester; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to the
Mayor and Bailiffs of the town.
Carmelite Friary, erected in the year 1342, by Sir
John Poultney ; yearly income 11. 13s. 8</., now worth
153/. 13s. 4d.; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Ralph
Sadler.
At NUN EATON. A Nunnery, founded in the reign of
Henry II., by Robert Bossu Earl of Leicester ; income
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2907. 5s. OJe7., now worth 5,8057. Os. 10d; granted, 32
Henry VIII., to Sir Marmaduke Constable.
At ERDBUIIY. An Austin Priory, built in the reign of
Henry III., by Ralph de Sudley ; rents, 1227. 8s. 6d. t now
worth 2,4487. 105. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Charles
Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.
At HEANWOOD. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the
reign of Henry II., by Katelbern de Langdon ; income 21/.
2s. 0|rf., now worth 4227. Os. lOrf. ; granted, 31 Henry
VIII., to John Higford.
At KEN IL WORTH. An Austin Priory, built in the year
1122, by Geffrey de Clintone, Chamberlain to Henry I. ;
income 5387. 19s., now worth 10,7797. ; granted, by Henry
VIII., to Sir Andrew Flamock.
At MONK S KIRBY. An Alien Priory, founded in the
year 1077, by Gosfred de Wirchia ; income 2207. 3s. 4d.,
ROW worth 4,4037. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII, to
Trinity College, Cambridge.
At KNOLL. A College, built 4 Henry V., by Lady Eli
zabeth Clinton, income 187. 5s. 6d., now worth 3657. 10s.
At MAX STOKE. An Austin Priory, built in the year
1336, by Sir William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon ; in
come 1297. 11s. 8rf., now worth 2,5917. 4s. 2c7. ; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to" Charles Duke of Suffolk.
AtMEREVAL. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year
1148, by Robert Earl of Ferrers; income 3037. 10s., now
worth 6,0707. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII. to Walter Lord
Ferrers.
At OLDBURY. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the
reign of William the Conqueror, \>y Walter de Hastings ;
income 67. Os. 10<1, now worth 1207. 16s. 8c7. ; granted, 33
Hemy VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At PIN LEY. A Cistercian Nunnery, built in the reign of
Henry I., by Robert de Pilardinton ; yearly value 277.
14s. 7t/., now worth 5547. 11s. 8c7.; granted, 36 Henry
VIII., to William Wigston, Esq.
At POLLESWORTH. A Benedictine Nunnery, built by-
King Egbert for Modwenna, a holy woman lately come from
Ireland ; here his own daughter, St. Editha, presided ; in-
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come 87l.l6s.3d., now worth 1,7561. 5s. ; granted, 36
Henry VIII., to Francis Goodyere, Esq.
At STONELY. A Cistercian Abbey, built by King
Henry II., in the year 1154 ; income 178/. 2s. 5|c?., now
worth 3,562/. 9s. 2d.~ granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Charles
Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.
At STRATFORD. A College, founded about the year
703 ; income 123J. 12s. 9d., now worth 2,472J. 15s. ; grant
ed, 4 Edward VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
Hospital, built in the reign of Henry II.
At STUDLEY. An Austin Priory, built in the reign of
Henry II. ; rents 18 II. 3s. 6d., now worth 3,623. ; grant
ed, 30 Henry VIII., to Sir Edmund Knightly.
At TIIELESFORD. A Maturine Friary, founded in the
reign of John, by William de Cherlecote; income 23. 10s.,
now worth 470J ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to William
Whorwood, Esq., and William Walter.
At WARMINGTON, An Alien Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry I., by Paul de Prattelles ; granted, 35
Henry VIII., to William arid Francis Seldon, Esqs.
At WARWICK. An Austin Priory, built in the reign of
Henry I., by Henry of Newburgh ; income 49 /. 13s. 6d. t
now worth 9931. 10s. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Thomas
Hawkins.
Hospital of Templars, built in the reign of Henry I.,
by Roger Earl of Warwick ; income 14/. 6s. 8d., now
worth 286 J. 13s. 4d.
St. James s College, built in the reign of Richard II.
St. Mary s College, built before the time of William
the Conqueror; income 247Z. 13s. Ojc?., now worth
4,953Z. Os. Wd. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to the Bur
gesses of Warwick.
St. John s Hospital, built in the reign of Henry II.,
by William Earl of Warwick, for the entertainment of
travellers and strangers ; income, 19/. 3s. 7c?., now
worth 383Z. 11s. 8rf. ; granted, 27 Henry. VIII., to
Antony Staughton.
St. Michael s Hospital, founded in the reign of
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
Henry I., by Roger Earl of Warwick, for the sick ; in
come 10Z. 19s. 10c/., now worth 219/. 16s. Sd.
Black Friary, built in the reign of Henry III., by the
Botelers, Lords of Sudley ; income 41. 18s. 6d., now
worth 981 10s. ; granted, 5 Edward VI., to John Duke
of Northumberland.
Carmelite Friary, built 18 Edward III., by John
Peyto, jun.; granted, 4 Edward VI., to John Earl of
Warwick.
At WOLFRICHESTON. An Alien Priory, built soon after
the conquest, by Roger de Montgomery ; granted, 3 Ed
ward VI., to Richard Field e and Richard Woodward.
At WROXHALL. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the
reign of Henry I., by Hugh de Hatton ; yearly value 7SL
10s. IJd, now worth 1,570/. 2s. 6d. ; granted, 36 Henry
VIII. , to Robert Burgoin and John Scudamore.
WESTMORELAND (COUNTY).
At BROUGII. An Hospital, founded in the 16th century,
by John Brunskill, with a chapel, and beds for travellers and
other poor persons ; yearly income 11. 4s. 4c?., now worth
144/. 6s. Sd.
At HEP P. A Premonstratensian Abbey, built in the
reign of Henry II., by Thomas Fitz Gospatrick ; yearly
value 166Z. 10s. 6d., now worth 3,330/. 10s.; granted, 36
Henry VIII., to Thomas Lord Wharton.
At KIRK LEY. An Hospital for lepers, built before the
time of Henry II. ; yearly income 61. 4s. 5c?., now worth
124/. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Alan Belling-
ham and Alan Wilson.
WILTS (COUNTY).
At AMESBURY. A Nunnery, built by Alfrida Queen
of Edgar; income 558/. 10s. 2d., now worth 11,170J.
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3s. 4d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Edward Earl of
Hertford.
At AN STY. An Hospital of Hospitalers, built, 12 John,
by Walter de Turbelville ; yearly income 811. Ss. 5d., now
worth 1,6287. 8s. 4d.; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to John
Zouch.
At AVEBUUY. An Alien Priory, built in the reign of
Henry I., by William de Tancervilla ; granted, 2 Edward
VI., to Sir William Sharington.
At BHADENSTOKE. An Austin Priory, founded in tlie
year 1142, by Walter de Evreux ; yearly value 2707.
105. 8c?., now worth 5,4107. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 38 Henry
VIII., to Richard Pexall.
At MAYDEN BRA DELE Y. An Austin Priory, founded
in the reign of Stephen, by Manasses Biset ; yearly value
1977. \Ss..8d., now worth 3,9587. 13s. 4d. -, granted, 29
Henry VIII., to Sir Edward Seymore.
At CALX. An Hospital, built in the reign of Henry III. ;
inQome 27. 2s, 8d., now worth 42 1, 13s. 4d.
At CiiARLfeTOtf. An Alien Priory, built in the year
1187, by Reginald de Pavely ; yearly income 227., now
worth 4407, ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to Sir William Shar
ington.
AtCosHAM. An Alien Priory, built in the reign of
William the Conqueror; yearly income 227. 13s. 4c7., now
worth 4537. 6s. 8c7. ; granted, 6 James 1., to Philip Moore.
At CRICKLADE. An Hospital, built in the reign of
Henry II F. ; yearly income 41. Is. lO^c?.. now worth 877.
I7s.6d.
At EDINDON. Bonhommes, built about the year 1347 ;
rents 5217. 12s. 5\d. 9 now worth 10,4327. 9s. 2d. ; granted,
33 Henry VIII., to William Pawlet, Lord St. John.
At ESTOX. A Trinitarian Friary, i founded for the re*
demption of captives, in the reign of Henry III., by
Stephen Archdeacon of Salisbury ; yearly income 557.
J4s. 4c?., now worth 1,1147.6s. 8d. ; granted, 6 James I.,
to Edward Earl of Hertford.
At FARLEIGH. A Cluniac Priory, built in the year 1125 r
by Humphrey de Bohun ; yearly income 1527. 3s. 7c?. ? now
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
worth 3,0437. lls. 8a 7 .; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to Si*
Edward Seymore.
At HEYTF.SBURY. A College, built in the year 1300 ;
yearly income 287. 12s. 60?., now worth 5727. 10s.
Hospital, founded about the year 1470, by Lady
Margaret Hungerford, for twelve poor men and one
poor woman ; yearly income 387. 4s. 7c7., now worth
7647. 11s. Sd. ; it stands to this day.
At TOY CHURCH. An Austin Priory, built in the reign
of Henry II. ; yearly income 1 337. Os. 7|o?., now worth
2,6607. 12s. Gd. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Banvick.
At KEINTON. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded 2
Henry II. ; yearly income 387. 3s. lO^c?., now worth 7637.
17s. 6d. ; granted. 30 Henry VIII., to Sir John Long.
At KING s WOOD. A. Cistercian Abbey, built in the
year 1139, by William de Berkly ; yearly income 2547.
lls. 2c?, now worth 5,0917. 3s. 4c7. ; granted, 2 Elizabeth,
to Sir John Thynne.
At LA COCK. An Austin Priory, built in the year 1232,
by Ela Countess of Salisbury ; yearly income 2037. 12s. 3d,
now worth 4,0727.5s.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir
William Sharington.
At LONGLEAT. An Austin Priory ; granted, 32 Henry
VIII., to Sir John Thynne.
At MALMESBURY. A Benedictine Abbey, built in the
year 675, in the place of an ancient Nunnery ; yearly in
come 8037. 17s. 7rf., now worth 16,0777. lls. 8c7. ; granted,
36 Henry VIII., to William Stump.
At MARLEBUUGII. A Gilbertine Abbey, founded in the
reign of John ; yearly income 387. 19s. 2c?., now worth
7797. 3s. 4d. ; granted "to Anthony Stringer.
Hospital, St. John s, built, 16 John, by Mr. Leve-
rioth ; yearly income 67. 18s. 4c7., now worth 1387.
6s. Sd.
Carmelite Friary, built in the year 1316, by John
Godwin and William Ramesbesch ; granted, 34 Henry
VIII., to John Pye and Robert Brown.
At PULTON. A Gilbertine Priory, built, 21 Edward III.,
by Sir Thomas Seymor; yearly value 207. 3s. 2d., HOJ.V
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worth 403?. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Sir
Thomas Stroude, Walter Erie, and John Paget.
At TEMPLE ROCKLEY. An Hospital of Templars, built
2 Henry II., by John Mareschall ; granted, 32 Henry VIII.,
to Sir Edward Bainton.
At SALISBURY. A Cathedral Church, the building of
which took forty years ; was finished in the year 12.58 ; the
revenues of the Bishop made 1,367?. 11s. 6c?., of the Chap
ter 601?. 12s. ; both would now make 39,383?. 10s.
St. Edmond s College, founded by Walter de la
Wyle, Bishop of Salisbury, in the year 1270 ; revenues
94?. 5s., now worth 1,885?. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII.,
to William St. Barbe.
College de Vaux, and possessions ; granted, 35
Henry VIII., to Sir Michael Lister.
Vicar s College, incorporated 11 Henry IV. ; reve
nues 47?. 18s. Ojrf, now worth 958?. Os. IQd.
Harnham College, founded in the year 1220, by Bi
shop Poore ; rents 25?. 2s. 2e?., now worth 502?. 3s. 4d. ;
it was for the poor, and still continues.
Trinity College, founded for the sick, 17 Richard II.,
by John Chandeler.
Dominican Friary, founded by King Edward I. ;
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Pollard and William
Byrte.
Franciscan Friary, built by a Bishop of the town ;
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Wroth.
At STAXLEGH. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year
1154, by King Henry II. and his mother Maud; rents
222/. 19s. 4d. f now worth 4,459?. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 28
Henry VIII., to Sir Edward Bainton.
At UPHAVEN. An Alien Priory, built in the reign of
Henry I. ; granted, 4 James I., to Francis and A. Anderson.
At WILTON. A Benedictine Nunnery, built by King
Edgar, in the year 871, on the ruins of an Abbey built 773,
and destroyed by the Danes; yearly revenues 652?. lls. 5Jc?.,
now worth 13/051?. 9s. 2c?.; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to
Sir William Herbert.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
St. Giles Hospital, built by Queen Adelicia, wife of
Henry I.; yearly value 51. 13s. 4d., now worth 1137.
65. Sd.
St. John s Hospital, built in the year 1217, for a
Prior and poor brethren; rents 147. 13s. lOjd., now
worth 393 J. 17s. 6c7.
WORCESTER (COUNTY).
At ASTLEY. An Alien Priory, built in the reign of
William the Conqueror, by Ralph de Tedenei j granted, by
King Henry VIII., to Sir Ralph Sadler.
At BORDESLEY. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year
1138, by the Empress Maud; rents 392/. 8s. 6d, now
worth 7,8487. 10s.; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Andrew
Lord Winsor.
At COKEHILL. A White Nunnery, built in the reign of
Richard I., by Ger vase of Canterbury ; rents 347. 15s. lie?.,
now worth 6951. 18s. 4d. , granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Nicholas Fortescue, whose posterity now inhabit the ancient
Priory-house.
At DODFORD. A Premonstratensian Cell, built by King
Henry II. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to John Dudley, who
sold it to John Fownes.
At DROITWICH. An Hospital, built 13 Edward I., by
William de Dovere, Pastor of Dodderhill; rents 2 II.
11s. Sd., now worth 4317. 13s. 4d.
At ELMELY. A College, built in the reign of Edward II.,
by Guy Earl of Warwick ; granted, 37 Henry VIII. ; to Sir
Thomas Hobby.
At EVESIIAM. A Benedictine Abbey, founded and
endowed 701, by Egwin Bishop of Worcester ; yearly value
1,2687. 9s. 9d., now worth 25,3697. 15s.; granted, 34
Henry VIII., to Philip Hobby, Esq.
At MALVERN MAJOR. A Benedictine Priory, founded
l^nn, W Tn tbe Confessor ; rent 3757. Os. 6id., now worth
7,5007 10s. 10d.; granted, 36 Henry VIH, to William
rynnok.
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At MALVERN MINOR. A Benedictine Cell, founded
in the year 1171, by Joceline and Edred, brothers, who
were afterwards Priors there; rents 102Z. 10s. 9%d., now-
worth 2,050/. 15s. U)d.; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to
Richard Andrews and Nicholas Temple.
At PERSHORE. A Benedictine Abbey, founded in the
year 689, by Oswald, nephew of King Ethelred ; rents.
666J. 13s., now worth 13,333/.; granted, 36 Henry VIH.,
to William and Francis Sheldon.
At WESTWOOD. A Fontevrauld Nunnery, built in the
reign of Henry ll.,by Eustachiade Say ; rents 751. 18s.Ho?.,
now worth 1,518/. 17s. 6^.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to
John Pakinton.
At WORCESTER. A Cathedral Church, built in the
year 964, by Bishop Oswald, which became afterwards a
Monastery; rents 1,290J. 10s. 6d., now worth 25,810J.
10s. lOrf.
W histon Nunnery, built by a Bishop of Worcester ;
rents 561. 3s. Id., now worth 1,123/. 11s. 80?.; grant
ed, 35 Henry VIII., to Richard Callowhile.
St. Oswald s Hospital, founded by Bishop Oswald
himself, before the year 1268, for the poor ; with re
venues 15/. 18s., now worth 318/. ; granted, by Henry
VIII., to Christ Church, Oxford.
A Dominican Friary, founded by Beauchamps of
Powike; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to the Bailiffs and
Citizens of Worcester.
A Franciscan Friary, built in the year 1268, by
Charles of Warwick; granted, 31 Henry VIII. , to the
Bailiffs, &c. of Worcester.
YORK (COUNTY).
At NORTH ALLERTON. St. James s Hospital, founded
an the reign of Henry II., by Hugh Pusar Bishop of Dur
ham, for the poor brethren ; rents 56/. 2s. 2c?., now worth
l,122f. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Christ Church,
Oxford.
Maison de Dieu, built in the year 1476, by Richard
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
Moore, draper, for thirteen poor persons; four only are
now supported on it.
A Carmelite Friary, built in the year 1354, by
Thomas Hatfield, Bishop of Durham.
At NUN APPLETON. A Cistercian Nunnery, built ia
the reign of King Stephen, by Adeliz de St. Quintin ; rents
837. 55. 9d., now worth 1,6651. 15s.; granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to Robert Darknall.
At ARDEN. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the year
1150, by Peter de Hotton ; rents 13/. 7s. 4c/., now worth
267/. 6s. 8d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Thomas Culpeper.
At ARTIIINGTON. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in the
time of King .Stephen, by Peter de Ardington; rents 191.,
now worth 380Z. ; granted, 34 Henry VIII. , to Archbishop
Cranmer of Canterbury.
At NETHER AULCASTER. A College, founded by
Robert Stillington; rents 27/. 13s. 4c?., now worth 5531.
6s. Sd. ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to John Hulse and
William Pendred.
At BAG BY. An Hospital for the sick and poor.
At BASE DALE HOTON. A Cistercian Nunnery, built
in the year 1162, by Ralph de Nevill ; yearly value 21/.
19s. 4d., now worth 439/. 6s. 8d. granted, 36 Henry VIII.,
to Ralph Bulmer and John Thynde.
At BAWTREE. An Hospital, built in the year 1316, by
Robert Moreton, Esq., for the poor; rents 6/. 6s. 8d. t now
worth 126. 13s. 4d. ; yet in being.
At BEG A RE. An Alien Priory, built in the reign of
Henry III. ; granted to Eton college.
At B EVE RLE Y. A College, built in the year 700, by
John Archbishop of York. After various alterations, it
supported, at the dissolution, one Provost, eight Preben
daries, a Chancellor, Precentor, seven Rectors, Choral,
nine Vicars Choral, many Chantry Priests, Clerks, Choris
ters, officers and servants. Revenues 34:51. 13s. 2f/., now
worth 6,913J. Is. Sd. ; granted, 2 Edward VI., to Michael
Stanhope and John Bellew.
A House of Hospitalers, built in the year 1201, by
Sibylla deValoniis; rents 1677. 10s., now worth 3,350/.;
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to William Barkley.
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St. Giles s Hospital, built before the conquest by
a Mr. Wulse ; rents 87., now worth 1607.; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl of Rutland.
St. Nicholas s Hospital, built before the year 1286 ;
yearly value 51. 14s. 6<i., now worth 1147. 10s.
A Dominicans Friary, founded before the year 1311;
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to John Pope and Antony
Foster.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1297, by
William Liketon and Henry Weighton ; granted, 32
Henry VIII. , to Thomas Culpeper.
At BOLTON. An Austin Priory, founded in the year
1120, by William Meschines ; yearly value 2127. 3s. 4c?.,
now worth 4,2437. 6s. 8d.; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
Henry Earl of Cumberland.
At MONK BRETTON. A Cluniac Priory, founded in the
reign of Henry II., by Adam Fitz Swain ; rents 323/. 8s. 2e7.,
now worth 6,4687. 3s. 4c?. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to
William Blithman.
At B RUN NUM. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Henry III., by Roger de Merley Lord Morpeth ;
rents 107. 3s. 3d., now worth 2027. 5s.; granted, 33 Henry
VIII. , to Robert Tyrwhit.
At BURLINGTON. An Austin Priory, built in the reign
of Henry I., by Walter de Gant ; rents 6827. 13s. 9d.,
now worth 13,6537. 15s.
At BYLAND. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year
1143, by Roger de Mowbray; rents 2957. 5s. 4rf., now
worth 5,9057. 6s. &d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Wil
liam Pykering.
At CORHAM. A Premonstratensian Abbey, built in the
reign of Henry II., by Ralph Fitz Robert, Lord of Middle-
ham; rents 2077. 14s. 8e7, now worth 4,1547. 13s. Ad.
At DON CASTER. A Franciscan Friary, erected before
the year 13 15 ; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to William
Gifford and Michael Welbore.
At DRAX. An Austin Priory, built before the reign of
Henry I., by William Paynel ; "rents 1817. 18s. 3|c?., now
worth 3,6387. 5s. 10c7.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Sir
Marmaduke Constable.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At EGLESTONE. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded
in the reign of Henry II.; by Ralph de Multon; rents
36/. 8s. 3d., now worth 728/. 5s. ; granted, 2 Edward VI.,
to Robert Shelley.
At ELRETON. A Cistercian Nunnery, built in the reign
of Henry II., by Warnerius Dapifer, Earl of Richmond;
rents 157. 10s. 6 d., now worth 31 0/. 10s.; granted, 33
Henry VIII., to John Aske.
At ELRETON ON THE DERWENT. A Gilbertine Priory,
built in the year 1212, by William Fitz Peter, under con
dition that they would maintain thirteen poor persons; rents
787. Os. 10d., now worth 1,560/. 16s. Sd. ; granted, 33
Henry VIII., to John Aske.
At ESSEHOLT, A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
year 1172; rents 19/., now worth 380/.; granted, 1 Edward
VI., to Henry Thompson.
At NORTH FERRY. An Austin Priory, valued yearly
957. 11s. 7|d, now worth 1,9117. 12s. 6^.; granted, 32
Henry VIII., to Thomas Culpeper.
At FOUNTAINS, in the Deanery of West Riding. A
Cistercian Abbey, built in the year 1132; rents 1,1737.
Os. 7|c?., now worth 23,5607. 12s. 6f7. ; granted, 32 Henry
VIII., to Sir Richard Gresham.
AtGisEBURNE. An Austin Priory, founded in the year
1129, by Robert de Brus ; rents 712/. 6s. 6e7., now worth
14,2467. 10s.; granted, 4 Elizabeth, to Sir Thomas
Chaloner.
At GROSMONT. An Alien Priory, built in the reign of
John, by Joanna daughter of William Fossard ; rents 147.
2s. 8d., now worth 2827. 13s. 4rf. ; granted, 35 Henry VIII.,
to Edward Wright.
At HALTEMPRICE. An Austin Priory, founded 15 Ed
ward II., by Thomas Lord Wake of Lyddel ; yearly value
1787. Os. lOlrf., now worth 3,5607. 17s. 6c7. ; granted, 32
Henry VIII., to Thomas Culpeper.
At HAN DALE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
year 1133, by William Percy ; rents 207. 7s. 8e?., now worth
4077. 13s. 4c7. ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Ambrose
Beckwith.
At HANEHOPE. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
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year 1170, by William de Clarefai; rents 857. 6s. lid.,
now worth 1,706/. 18s. 4d. ; granted, 6 Edward VI., to
Francis Aislaby.
At HEDON. An Hospital, founded in the time of King
John, by Alan Ouberni; rents I II. 18s. 4c?., now worth
238J. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 7 Edward VI., to Robert Constable.
At HELAGH PARK. An Austin Priory, founded in the
year 1218, by Berthram Haget; rents 86/. 5s. 9d., now
worth 1,725/. 15s.; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to James
Gage.
At HEM ING BURGH. A College, founded in the year
1426; rents 36 J. Is., now worth 72 R
At HOWDEN. A College, founded in the year 1266, by
Robert Bishop of Durham ; rents 131. 6s., now worth 266/.
At TEMPLE HURSTE. A Hospital of Templars, founded
in the year 1152, by Ralph de Hostings ; granted to Lord
Darcy.
At JOREVAL. A Cistercian Abbey, founded about the
year 1156, by Conan Duke of Richmond; yearly value
4551. IQs. 5d., now worth 9,1 10/. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 36
Henry VJIL, to Matthew Earl of Lenox.
At KELDON. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Henry I., by Robert Stutevile ; rents 29/. 6s. Id.,
now worth 586/. Is. 8rf. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to
Ralph Earl of Westmorland.
At NUN KELYNGE. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in
the reign of King Stephen, by Agnes de Archis; rents 50/.
17.v. 2d, now worth 1,017Z. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 32 Henry
VIII., to Richard Gresham.
At KILLINGWOLDGROVE. An Hospital, founded for
women before the year 1 169; rents 121. 3s. 4rf., now worth
"2431. 6s. 8d
At KINGSTON. A Cistercian Prior}*, built about the
time of Richard III., by Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk;
rents 23R 17s. 3d., now worth 4,637J. 5s. ; granted, 6 Ed
ward VI., to Edward Lord Clinton.
Grigg s and Mariners Hospitals ; one for Priests,
and the other for Sailors ; founded by John Grigge ;
valued, 26 Henry VIII., at 10J., now worth 400 /.
yearly. They are in being to this day.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
Pole s Hospital, founded in the year 1 384, by Michael
de la Pole, for thirteeen poor men and so many poor
women; rents 10Z., now worth 200Z. ; still in being.
A Carmelite Friary, founded by King Edward I.,
or by some others ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to John
Henneage.
A Dominican Friary, granted, 36 Henry VI II,, to
John Broxholm.
At KIRK ii AM. An Austin Priory, founded in the year
1121, by Walter Espec ; rents 300/. 15s. 6d., now worth
2,015/. 10s.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Henry Knyvet.
At KIRKLEGHES. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in
the reign of Henry II., by Reynerus Flandersis ; rents 20/.
7s. 8rf., now worth 407Z. 13s.4d. ; granted, 36 Henry VIII.,
to John Tasburgh and Nicholas Savill.
At KIRKSTALL. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year
1147, by Henry de Lacy ; rents 512/. 13s. 4f2., now worth
10,253*. 6s. 8d.
At KNARESBURGH. A Trinitarian Friary, built in the
reign of Henry III., by Richard Earl of Cornwall, and King
ofthe Romans; rents 351. 10s. lid., now worth 71 0/. 18s. 4rf.,
granted, 7 Edward VI., to Francis of Shrewsbury.
At LAYSINGBY. A College, founded, 18 Edward I., by
John de Lythegraynes ; rents 9/. 6s. 8d., now worth 186/.
13s. 4d.
At OLD MALTON. A Gilbertine Priory, founded in the
year 1150, by Eustace Fitz John; rents 257/. 7s., now
worth 5,147/. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Robert Hole-
gate, Bishop of Landaff.
At LITTLE MARCIS. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in
the year 1163, by Roger de Clere ; rents 26/. 6s. Sc?., now
worth 526/. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Robert
Holgate, Bishop of Landaff; after him to the Bishop of
York.
At MARTON. An Austin Priory, founded in the reign
of Henry II., by Bertram de Buhner ; rents 183/. 12s. 4d.,
now worth 3,672/. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to the
Archbishop of York.
At MARYKE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Henry II., by Roger de Asac; rents 64/. 16s. 9d. 3
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now worth 1,296J. 155.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to
John Uvedale.
At M ELS A. A Cistercian Abby, founded in the year
1150, by William le Gross Earl of Albemarle; rents 4451.
10s. 5d., now worth 8,910Z. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 3 Edw. VI.,
to John Earl of Warwick.
At MIDDLEHAM. A College, founded in the year 1476,
by Richard Duke of Gloucester, afterwards King Richard
III. ; rents 161. 9s. 4d., now worth 329 /. 3s. 4d.
At MIDDLESBUIIGH. A Benedictine Cell, founded in
the reign of Henry I., by Robert de Bruce; rents 21.
13s. 8d., now worth 4331. 13s. 4d.-, granted, 6 Elizabeth,
to Thomas Reve.
At MOLESLEY. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded by
Henry II., in the year 1167; rents 32/. 6s. 2d. 9 now worth
6461. 3s. 4d. ; granted to the Archbishop of York.
At NUN MONKETON. A Benedictine Nunnery, built in
the reign of Stephen, by William de Arches ; rents 851.
Us. 8d. t now worth 1,7141. 13s. 4d.; granted, 29 Henry
VIII. , to John Lord Latimer.
At MOUNTGRACE. A Carthusian Priory, founded in
the year 1396, by Thomas de Holland, Duke of Surrey;
rents 323/. 2s. lOlrf., now worth 6,462Z. 17s.6d.; granted,
32 Henry VIII., to Robert Strangeways.
At MOUNT ST. JOHN. A House of Hospitalers, founded
in the reign of Henry I., by William Percy; rents 102/.
13s. lOd. now worth 2,053/. 16s. 8d. ; granted, 34 Henry
VIII., to the Archbishop of York.
At NEWBURGH. An Austin Priory, built in the year
1145, by Roger de Moubr ay ; rents 4571. 13s. 5d., now
worth 9,153J. 8s. 4d. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to Mar
garet Simson and Ant. Bellasis.
At NEWLAND. A House of Hospitalers, founded by
King John; rents 202/. 3s. 8d. now worth 4,043/. I3s.4d. ;
granted, 36 Henry VIII., to Francis Jobson and Andrew
Dudley.
At NEWTON. A Hospital, built in the year 1179, by
William Gross, Earl of Albemarle ; rents 2H. Os. 2a., now
worth 4201. 3s, 4d. ; granted, 16 Elizabeth, to John
Stanhope.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At NOSTELL. An Austin Priory, built in the reign of
Henry II., by Robert de Lacy; rents 606/. 9s. 3d., now
worth 12,129Z. 5s. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Thomas
Leigh.
At OVETOX. A Gilbertine Priory, founded 5 John, by
Alan de Wilton; rents III. 2s. 8c(., now worth 222J.
1 3s. 4d.
At PONTFRACT. A Cluniac Priory, built in the time of
William Rufus, by Robert de Lacy; rents 472/. 16s. IJc?.,
now worth 9,456 J. 2s. 6d.; granted, 7 Edward VI., to Wil
liam Lord Talbot.
St. Clement s College, founded in the reign of Wil
liam Rufus, by Ilbert de Lacy.
Knolles College and Almshouse. Sir Robert Knolles
founded, in the year 1385, a College for a Master and
six Fellows ; and adjoining it an Almshouse for a
Master, two Chaplains, and 13 poor men and women;
revenues 200/. 5s. 10J(Z., now worth 4,G05/. Os. lOd.
St. Nicholas Hospital, founded in the reign of
Henry I., by Robert de Lacy ; rents 97/. 13s. 4d., now
worth 1,953/. 6s. Sd. ; it maintained until the dissolu
tion one Chaplain and 1 3 poor persons.
Dominican Friary, built before the year 1266, by
Simon Pyper; granted, 36 Henry VIII., to William
Clifford and Michael Wildbore.
Franciscan Friary.
At RERECIIOSS HOSPITAL. An Hospital, built in the
year 1171, by Ralph de Multon ; granted, 7 Edward VI.,
to William Buckton and Roger Marshall.
At RIBSTANE. An Hospital of Templars, founded in the
reign of Richard I., by Robert Lord Ross ; rents 265/.
9s. Q\d., now worth 5,359/. 10s. lOd. ; granted, 33 Henry
VIII., to Charles Duke of Suffolk.
At RICHMOND. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the year
1100, by Wymar, Steward to the Earl of Richmond; rents
43Z. 16s. Sd., now worth 876(. 13s. 4d.; granted, 4 Ed
ward VI., to Edward Lord Clinton.
A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in the year
1151, by Roald, the Constable of Richmond; rents
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188/. 165. 2d., now worth 3,776Z. 3s. 4d.; granted,
14 Elizabeth, to John Stanhope.
St. Nicholas s Hospital, founded by King Henry II. ;
rents 107. yearly, now worth 200/.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1258, by
Ralph Fitz Randal, Earl of Middleham ; granted, 36
Henry VIII., to John Banaster and William Metcalf.
At RIPPON". A College, built and endowed in the reign
of William the Conqueror, by Archbishop Alfred, on the
ruins of a Monastery that had been founded before the year
661 by Alchfrid, king of Northumbers, but afterwards burnt
down in the civil wars ; seven Prebends made here at the
dissolution 36 II. 19 s. 6d., six Vicars Choral 36/., other re
venues 471. 16s. 3d.; total 445/. 15s. 3d.; now worth
8,9 1 51. 5s.
St. John s Hospital, founded before 4 John, by the
Archbishops of York ; rents 12/. Os. 4cZ., now worth
240/. 6s. Sd.
Magdalen Hospital, founded by the Archbishops of
York for lepers ; rents 24Z. Qs.. Id., now worth 480/.
lls.Sd.
At RIVER. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1131, by Walter Espec; rents 351/. 14s. 6J., now worth
7,134f. 10*.; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl
of Rutland.
At ROCH. A Cistercian Abbey, built in the year 1147,
by Richard Fitz Turgis; rents 27R 19s. 4d., now worth
5,439J. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 38 Henry VIII., to William
Ramesden arid Thomas Vavasor.
At ROSED ALE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Richard I., by Robert de Stutevile ; rents 4U.
13s. 8d., now worth 833/. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 30 Henry
VIII., to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland.
At SALLAY. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1 146, by William de Percy ; rents 22 II. 15s. Sd. t now worth
4,435/. 13s. 4d.
At SELBY. A Benedictine Abbey, founded in the year
1069, by William the Conqueror; rents 819/. 2s. 6c?., now
worth 16,382 J. 10s.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir Ralph
Sadler.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At SINNINGTIIWAITE. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded
in the year 1160, by Bertram Haget ; rents 62Z. 6s., now
worth 1,2461. ; granted, 30 Henry VIII., to Robert Tempest.
At SNAITH. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the year
1106, by Girard Archbishop of York; granted, 4 Edward
VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
At SPROTBURGH. An Hospital, founded in the year
1363, by Mr. Fitz Williams; rents 9/. 13s. lie?., now-
worth 193J. 16s. Sd.
At SUTTON. A College ; valued at 13Z. 18*. Sd. yearly,
now worth 27 8 1. 13. 4d.
An Hospital; valued at 71. 18s. 4d., now worth
15BI. 6s. Bd.
At SWIJTHEY. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Stephen, by Robert de Verli; rents 134Z. 6s. 9d.,
now worth 2,686/. 15s.; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir
Richard Gresham.
At TIIICKIIED. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded in the
reign of Richard I., by Roger Fitz Roger; rents 23/. 12s. 2rf.,
now worth 472/. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to John
Aske.
At TICKHILL. A College, founded by Eleanor, Queen
of Henry II. ; granted, 4 Edward VI., to Francis Earl of
Shrewsbury.
At TOCKWITH. An Austin Cell, founded in the year
1114, by Jeffery Fitz Pain; rents 8/., now worth 160J.;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Thomas Leigh.
At WARTER. An Austin Priory, built in the year 1132,
by Jeffery Fitz Pain; rents 22K 3s. 10c?., now worth 4,423/.
16s. 80?. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl of
Rutland.
At WALTON. A Gilbertine Priory, succeeded in the
year 1150 a Nunnery that was built 686 ; income 453/.
7s. Bd., now worth 9,067/. 13s. 4d. ; granted, 3 Edward
VI., to John Earl of Warwick.
At WELLE. An Hospital, founded in the year 1342, by
Sir Ralph de Neville ; income 65Z. 5s. 7c?., now worth
1,305/. Us. Bd.
At WIIITTEY. A Benedictine Abbey grew up in the
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time of Henry I., instead of an ancient one built by St.
Hilda in the year 65^; income 5051. 9s. lc?., now worth
10,109/. Is. Sd. ; granted, 4 Edward VI., to John Earl of
Warwick.
At WIDKIRK. An Austin Cell, built in the reign of
Henry I., by William Earl of Warren and others ; income
47Z. Os. 4c?., now worth 940/. 6s. Sd. ; granted, 7 Edward
VI., to George Talbot and Robert Savill.
At WILBURFOSSE. A Benedictine Nunnery, founded
in the year 1153, by Alan de Cotton ; income 28 /. 8s. 8c?.,
now worth 5681. 1 3s. 4d. ; granted, 7 Edward VI., to George
Gale.
AtWYKHAM. A Cistercian Nunnery, founded in the
year 1153, by Pain Fitz Osbert de Wykham ; rents 251.
17s. 6d., now worth 5111 10s.; granted, 32 Henry VIII.,
to Francis Poole.
At YARUM. An Hospital, founded before the year 1 185,
by the Brus family ; income 5L, now worth 100/.
Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1271, by
Peter de Brus ; surrendered by Miles Wilcock, Prior,
five Friars and Novices, 1539.
At YORK. A Cathedral, built in the year 1137, by the
care of Archbishops Roger, Romane, Milton, and Thoresby,
in the place of a Church originally founded, 627, by King
Edwin, on his conversion to Christianity, but was burnt
down in 741 ; yearly revenues of the Archbishop 2,035/.
3s. 7d., Canons 4391. 2s. 6d., Dean 308 J. 10s.7d.; total
2,772f. 16s. Sd. ; now worth 55,456*. 13s. 4d.
St. Mary s, a Benedictine Abbey, founded and en
dowed by William Rufus, in the year 1088 ; income
2085/. Is. 5%d., now worth 41,70U 9s. 2<*.
St. Clement s, a Benedictine Convent, or Nunnery,
founded in the year 1130, westward of the town, by
Archbishop Thurston ; revenues 55/. Us. 1 Id., now
worth 1,11H. 18s. 4d. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to
Edward Ship with.
St. Andrew s, a Gilbertine Priory, founded in the
year 1200, by Hugh Murduc ; income 57/. 5s, 9d.,
now worth 1,145/. 15s.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to
John Bellow and John Broxholm
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Trinity, or Christ Church, an Alien Priory, founded
in the year 1089, by Ralph Painell ; yearly income
196/. 17s. 2d, } now worth 3,937*. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 34
Henry VIII. , to Leonard Beckwith.
All Saints, a Benedictine Cell, built by the bounty
of William Rufus ; completely demolished at the Re
formation, so that it could not be ascertained where it
stood.
Beddern, or Vicar s College, founded in the year
1252, by Walter Gray, Archbishop, for the Choristers
and other officers of the Cathedral ; revenues 255/.
Is. 8d., now worth 5,107/. 13s.
St. Sepulchre s College, founded in the year 1161,
by Roger Archbishop of York; income 138/. 19s. 2|d.,
now worth 2,7791. 4s. 2d.
St. William s College, founded in the year 1460, by
Richard Neville, Earl of Northumberland, and his
brother George Neville, Bishop of Exeter ; yearly in
come 22/. 12s. 8rf., now worth 452/. I3s.4d.; granted,
4 Edward VI., to Michael Stanhope and John Belloe.
Boutham Hospital, founded in the, year 1314, by
Robert Pykering Dean of York; income III. 6s. 80?.,
now worth 226/. 13s. 4d.
Boutham Hospital, Minor, built in the year 1481, by
John Gyseburgh ; rents 9/. 6s. 8d., now worth 186/.
13s. 4d.
Fossgate Hospital, founded 45 Edward III., by John
de Rucliff, for the poor; income 6/. 13s. 4d. f now
worth 133/. 6s. 8c?. ; still in being.
St. Nicholas Hospital, said to have been founded
by the Empress Maud, for leprous persons ; income
29/. Is Ad., now worth 58 1/. 6s. 8d.
St. Peter s, or Leonard s Hospital, founded by King
Stephen, for a Master, 13 Brethren, four secular Priests,
eight Sisters, 30 Choristers, two Schoolmasters, 206
Beadmen, and six Servitors ; with revenues of 362/.
lls. \\d. t now worth 7,25H. 2s. 6c?.; granted, 6 Eli
zabeth, to Robert Lord Dudley ; it is now called the
Mint Yard.
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St. Thomas Hospital, founded before the year 1391,
yet stands.
An Austin Friary, founded in the year 1278, by
Lord Scroop ; granted to Thomas Rawson.
A Franciscan Friary, founded by King Henry II.
and the City of York ; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Leonard Beck with.
A Carmelite Friary, founded in the year 1255, by
Lord Vesey and Lord Percy ; granted, 35 Henry VIII.,
to Ambrose Beckwith.
WALES.
ANGLESEY (COUNTY).
At GLANNAGH. A Benedictine Priory, founded in an
island in the east part of Anglesey in the year 1221, by
Lleweline Prince of North Wales; income 401. 17s. 9|c,
now worth S17/. 15s. lOd. ; granted, 6 Elizabeth, to John
Moore.
At HOLY HEAD. A College rose instead of a Monastery
built in the year 380, by St. Kebius ; income 24/., now
worth 480/. ; granted, 7 James I., to Francis Morrice and
Francis Filips.
BRECKNOCK (COUNTY).
At BRECKNOCK. A Benedictine Priory, built in the
reign of Henry I., by Bernard de Newmarch ; yearly in
come 134/. 11s. 4c?., now worth 2,691Z. 6s. 8d. ; granted,
by Henry VIII., to John ap Rice.
A College, made of a Dominican Friary, is standing
to this day.
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CARMARTHEN (COUNTY).
At ABERGWILLY. A College, founded in the year 1287,
by Thomas Beck, Bishop of St. David s ; rents 42*., now
worth 840*.
At ABELANDA. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1 143, by Bernard Bishop of St. David s ; yearly value
153*. 17s. 2c*., now worth 3,077/. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 36 Henry
VIII., to Henry Audely and John Cordel.
At CAD WELL. A Benedictine Priory, founded in the
year 1120, by Roger Bishop of Salisbury ; rents 29*. 10s.,
now worth 59 01.
At CAERMARTHEX. An Austin Priory, founded before
the year 1 148; rents 164*. Os. 4e?., now worth 3,280*. 6s. 8a.;
granted, 35 Henry VIII. , to Richard Andrews and Nicholas
Temple.
A Franciscan Friary ; granted, 5 Edward VI., to
Sir Thomas Gresham,
At TALL A on. A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in
the year 1197, by Rhese Griffith Price, of South Wales;
income 153*. Is. 4c*., now worth 3,06 II. 6s. 8d.
CAERNARVON (COUNTY).
At BANGOR. A Cathedral Church, founded at some
early time ; the revenues of the Bishopric were valued at
131*. 16s. 4c*.,now worth 2,636*. 6s. Sd.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1276, and
granted, 7 Edward VI., to Thomas Brown, and con
verted into a Free School, 1557.
AtBARDSEY, Isle of Birds. An Abbey, founded before
the year 516; it produced great numbers of holy men;
yearly income 56*. 6s. 2c*., now worth 1,126*. 3s. 4c*. ;
granted, 3 Edward VI,, to John Earl of Warwick.
At BETIIKELERT. An Austin Priory, founded very an
ciently ; yearly value 69*. 3s. 8d., now worth 1 ,383*. 13s. 4c*.;
granted, by Henry VIII., to Lord Radnor.
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CARDIGAN (COUNTY).
At CARDIGAN. A Benedictine Cell, with revenues of
13/. 4s-. 9d., now worth 264 15s. ; granted, 31 Henry VIII.,
to William Cavendish.
At LLANDEWI-BREVI. A College, founded in the year
1187, by Thomas Beck, Bishop of St. David s, in honour
of St. David, who preached at a Council held in 519, and
thereby extinguished the Pelagian heresy; rents 3&/. 11s.,.
uow worth 77 II.
At LLANLEIR. A Cistercian Nunnery,, of yearly income
57/. 5s. 4d., now worth 1,145/. 6s. Sd.; granted, 7 Ed
ward VI., to William Sackville and John Dudley.
At STRATA FLORIDA. A Cistercian Abbey, founded
in the year 1 164, by Rhesus son of Griffith of South Wales ;
income 122J. 6s. Sd., now worth* 2,446/. 13s. 4d.
DENBIGH (COUNTY).
At MA YNAN. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1283, by King Richard I. ; revenues 162/. 15s., now worth
3,255/. ; granted, 5 Elizabeth, to Elezeus Wynne, in whose
family it continues still.
At RUTIIIN. A College, founded in the year 1310, by
John de Grey Lord of Dyffryn, Clywd; granted, 4 Edward
VI., to William Winlove and John Stevens.
At DE VALLE CRUCIS LL AN EG WAST.. A Cistercian
Abbey, founded in the year 1200, by Madox; ap Griffith
Maylor, Prince of Powis ; income 21 31. 5s. 5d., now worth
4,283J. 8s. 4d ; granted, 9 James, to Edward Wotton.
FLINT (COUNTY).
At ST. ASAPH. A Bishoprick, founded in_the sixth cen
tury by a holy and good man, St. Asaph, or Hassaph. This
See, and a Monastery that had been; also there, were ire-
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quently destroyed and rebuilt during the wars between the
English and Welsh; revenues 187/. 11$. 6e?., now woith
3,75 U. 10s.
At BASING WERK. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1131 by Ranulph Earl of Chester; rents 157/. 15s. 2c?.,
now worth 3,155Z. 3s. 4d. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to
Henry ap Harry.
At RHUDLAND. A Dominican Friary, founded in the
year 1268; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Henry ap Harry.
GLAxMORGAN (COUNTY).
AtLLANDAFFE. A Bishopnck, founded about the year
522, by St. Dubritius ; suffered much in the wars ; revenues
242/. 75. Id., now worth 4,847Z. Is. 8d.
At MORGAN. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1147, by Robert Earl of Gloucester ; rents 188/. 14$., now
worth 3,774/. ; granted, 32 Henry VIII., to Sir Richard
Moxell, and is now the property of Thomas Lord Marsel.
At NETII. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the reign of
Henry I., by Richard de Grainville ; rents 150/. 4s. 9d.,
now worth 3,004Z. its. ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Sir
Richard Williams, alias Cromwell.
At SWANSEY. An Hospital, founded in the year 1332,
by Henry Bishop of St. David s; rents 20/., now worth
400/.
At WENXY. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the year
1141, by Maurice of London; rents 591. 4s., now worth
1184?.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Edward Carn.
MERIONETH (COUNTY).
At KINNER. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1200, by Lleweline the son of Gervase ; rents 5SI. 15s. 4^.,
now worth 1,1 75. 6s. Sd.
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MONTGOMERY (COUNTY).
At LLANLUGAN. A Cistercian Nunnery, f.mnded in the
year 1239; rents 22Z. 13s. 8d., now worth 4531. 13s. 4d.;
granted, 37 Henry VIII., to Sir Arthur Darcy.
At YSTRAT MARCIIEL, or POLA. A Cistercian Abbey,
founded in the year 1170, by Owen Keveliog; rents 73 /.
7s. 3d., now worth 1,4671. 5s.; granted, 8 Elizabeth, to
Rowland Howard and Thomas Dixton.
PEMBROKE (COUNTY).
At CALDEY. A Tyrone Cell, the gift of Robert Fitz
Martin s mother ; rents 51. , now worth 100/.
At ST. DAVID S. A Bishoprick, founded by St. Patrick
about 470 ; underwent several convulsions afterwards; re
venues at the dissolution W31. 14s. 10c?., now worth 3,874/.
16s. Sd.
A College, founded in the year 1365, by John Duke
of Lancaster; revenues 106/. 3s. 6d. t now worth 2,123 J.
10s.; dissolved by Edward VI.
* At ST. DOGMAEL. A Tyrone Abbey, founded in the
reign of Henry I., by Robert Fitz Martin ; rents 87/. 8s. 6d.,
now worth I,748/. 10s.; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to John
Bradshaw.
At HAVERFORD. An Austin Priory, founded in the
year 1200, by Bobert of Haverford Lord of the place ; rents
135Z. 6s. !(/., now worth 2,706J. Is. Sd. ; granted, 38 Henry
VIII., to Roger and Thomas Barlow.
At PEMBROKE. A Benedictine Cell, founded in the year
1098, by the Earl of Pembroke; yearly value I13J. 2s. 6d.,
now worth 2,262J. 10s.; granted, 37 Henry VIII., to John
Vaughan.
At PILLA, or PILLE. A Benedictine Priory, founded
in the year 1200, by Adam de Rtipe ; yearly income 52/.
2s. 5d. 9 now worth 1,0427. 8s. 4c?.; granted, 38 Henry VIII.,
to Roger and Thomas Barlow.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
AtSLEBAGii. A House of Hospitalers, founded in the
year 1301, by Wizo and Walter his son; rents 184/. 105.
ll^d. ; now worth 3,690/. 19s. Id. ; granted, together \utli
several things in these parts, to Roger and Thomas Barlow.
RADNOR (COUNTY).
At CUM ii i RE. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1143, by Cadwathelan, though it seems that the fabric was
finished ; the revenues, at the dissolution, made 24/. 19s. 4d.
yearly, now worth 499/. 6s. 8rf. ; granted, 37 Henry VIII.,
to Walter Henley and John Williams.
THE ISLE OF MAN.
DUFFGLASS. Near this place was a Nunnery, which is
now a dwelling house.
At Russia. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1098, by Mac Manis, Governor of the island. This foun
dation continued for some time after the general suppression
of such houses in England. The Isle of Man was converted
to Christianity by St. Patrick, about the year 447. x
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IN IRELAND.
ANTRIM (COUNTY).
At BALLYCASTLE. An Abbey, when founded is not
known, but it seems, from an inscription on a chapel that
had been built in the year 1612, by Randal Mac Donnell,
Earl of Antrim, that the Abbey stood until the Reformation.
At Bo NAM AH GY. A Monastery, founded during the
fifteenth century by Mac Donnell ; granted to his Apostate
descendants.
At CARRICKFERGUS. A Franciscan Abbey, founded
in the year 1232, by Hugh Lacy, Earl of Ulster; granted to
Sir Arthur Chichester; is now the Mansion of the Earls of
Donegal.
CLUAIN. An Abbey built in the early ages by St. Olcan;
now the Protestant place of worship.
At GLEN ARM. A Franciscan Abbey, built in the year
1465, by Robert Bisset, a Scotchman ; granted to Alexander
Mac Donnell, ancestor to the Earl of Antrim.
At GOOD BORN. A Premonstratensian Priory, founded
about the year 1242; surrendered in the year 1542 to the
Commissioners of Henry VIII.
At KELLS, or DISERT. A Priory, founded in the year
1200; surrendered, in the year 1542, to the Commissioners
of Henry VIII.
At KILITRAGII. A Church built by St. Patrick; now
the Protestant place of worship.
At LAMBEG. A Franciscan Monastery, founded by
M* Donnell about the year 1500. "
At LHANNAVAGH. The Church of the Dwarf, founded
by St. Patrick ; now the Protestant place of worship.
At MASSAREENE. A Franciscan Abbey, founded about
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the year 1500, by O Neil ; granted, in the year 1621, to
Sir Arthur Chichester, Baron of Belfast.
At MUCK A MORE. A Monastery, founded in the year
.550, by St. Colman ; surrendered, after having been for
many a^es the light of the world, the nursery of saints and
of learning, to Henry VIII.; granted, in the year 1639, to
the Longford family.
At RACHLIN ISLAND. A Church, founded in the year
546, by St. Columba This house, celebrated for learning
and sanctity, stood in the year 1558, when the Earl of Essex,
Lord Deputy, gained possession of the island.
At RATIIMOANE. A Church, founded by St. Patrick,
for his disciple St. Ereclasius; now the Protestant place of
worship.
RATHMUIGIIE (on the sea-shore, eight miles from Dun-
liffsia, or Dunluce). A Monastery, founded by St. Patrick.
At TULACII. A Church built by St. Patrick, for St.
Nehemias, in the diocese of Connor ; now the Protestant
place of worship.
[Besides these, there are upwards of thirty religious
houses on record, which were principally founded by
St. Patrick in this county, but they are omitted because
there is no proof that they subsisted until the Re
formation.]
ARMAGH (COUNTY).
At ARMAGH. An Augustine Abbey, built in the year
457, by St. Patrick.
A Priory of the Culdei, or Choristers of the Cathe
dral, had for revenues seven ballyboes, or townlands,
worth 46Z., now worth 920 J." Sir Toby Caulfield,
Lord Charlemount, received, in the year 1620, the
rents for Henry VIII.
Temple Fortagh founded by St. Patrick for St. Lu-
pita, his eldest sister, xvho was buried here; granted,
in the year 1618, by King James, to Francis Annesley,
Esq.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1261> by
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Archbishop Scanlon. Solomon M Conny was superior
in 1583, when the Reformation was completed.
CLONFEAKLE, that is, the Church of the Tooth, so
named from a tooth of St. Patrick, which was preserved
here ; is now the Protestant place of worship ; five miles
from Armagh.
At KILMORE. A Church founded by St. Mochtee; now
the Protestant place of worship; three miles from Armagh.
At KILSLERE. A Franciscan Monastery. Thomas
Ornay was superior in the year 1457.
At KILLEVY. A Nunnery, built about the year 517,
by St. Donerca, otherwise called Monenna, sister to St. Pa
trick, at the foot of Sliev Gullen ; now a Protestant place
of worship.
At STRADHAILLOYSE. A Franciscan Monastery,
founded in the year 1282.
[There are five religious foundations of St. Patrick
and his disciples, omitted in this county as in the
preceding.]
CARLO W (COUNTY).
At ATHADDY. An Augustine Nunnery, founded in the
year 1151, by Dermot, son of Murchard King of Leinster.
At BALLY M WiLLiAM-RoE, near Clonegall. A Pre-
ceptory of Templars, founded about the year 1300.
At KILLARGE. A Preceptory of Templars, (which was
afterwards granted to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem,)
founded in the reign of King John, by Gilbert de Borard ;
granted, 1590, by Queen Elizabeth, to the wife of Gerard
Aylmer.
At LEIGH LIN, a town formerly of considerable note.
The Great Abbey, founded by St. Gobban, celebrated for
the Synod held there in the year 630. regarding the celebra
tion of Easter. St. Laserian, Abbot in 632, had at one
time 1500 Monks under him; he Was consecrated Bishop
by Pope Honorius, and was Legate from the Holy See.
LEIGHLIN BRIDGE. A Carmelite Monastery, founded
in the reign of Henry III., by one of the Carew family ; had
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many -endowments and privileges from Kings Henry III.,
Richard II., and Henry IV.; was finally converted, at the
suppression, into a fort.
At St. MULLIN S. An Abbey of Augustines, founded
in the year 632, by St. Moling ; plundered and burnt before
the year 1138.
At TULLAGH. An Augustine Abbey, built in the reign
of Edward II., on a grant of land made by Simon Lumbard
and Hugh Tallon ; granted, 1557, by Queen Elizabeth, to
Thomas Earl of Ormond.
CAVAN (COUNTY).
At BALLYLINCH. An Hospital, when founded, by whom,
and with what endowments, is unknown ; granted by King
James, 1605, to Sir Edward Moore, ancestor to the Earl of
Drogheda, for three pence yearly rent.
At CAVAN. A Dominican Monastery, founded in the
year 1300, by Giolla O Reilly, of the dynasty of Breffiny ;
stood until the general dissolution, but there is not now the
least remains of it.
At DROMLOMMAN. An Hospital, leased by King James
to Sir Edward Moore, for 2s. 6d. yearly rent.
At DRUMLAX, or DROMLAHAX. A Monastery, founded
before the year 550, as some suppose, by St. Maidoc, because
he was born in that year; granted, 13 Elizabeth, to Hugh
O Reilly, head of the Brenie sept, for the term of 21 years,
at the rent of 8/. 14s. 8d., now worth 17 41. 13s. 4d.
At JCiLLACiiAD. An Abbey, founded before the year
800, by St. Tigernach, who was buried there in the year
805, plundered by the English in the reign of Henry II.
At KILMORE. An Abbey, founded in the sixth century,
by St. Columb ; now the Protestant Bishop s See.
At LOUGH OUGHTER. An Abbey, founded in the year
1237, by Clarus M. Moylin, Archdeacon of Elphiii ; granted,
1570, by Queen Elizabeth, to Hugh O Reilly of the Brenie,
head of his sept, for 21 years, at the rent of 21. 15s. Sd. 9
now worth 55/. 13s. 4d. Perhaps he was ejected for non
payment of rent ; for, by an inquisition taken, 27 Elizabeth,
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he was found in arrears for 1 1 J years rent, for this and the
Monastery of Drumlan, above said.
At MOUNTERCONAGHT. An Endowed Hospital, granted
by King James to Sir Edward Moore, at Is. 3d. yearly rent,
now worth II. 5s. See Ballylinch.
CLARE (COUNTY).
At CLARE. An Augustine Abbey, founded in the year
119-5, by Donald O Brien, King of Limerick; granted, 1661,
to Henry Earl of Thomond.
At CORCUMROE. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the
year 1194, and largely endowed by Donald O Brien, King
of Limerick; granted to Richard Harding.
At EN NTS. A Monastery of Franciscans, built in the
year 1240, by Donagh Carbrac O Brien; it is the place of
interment of the family of the O Briens; granted, 1621,
to William Dongan, Esq. ; is now the Protestant place
of worship.
At GLAN COLUMB-CHILLE. An Abbey founded by
St. Columb ; is now a Protestant place of worship in the
diocese of Kilfenora.
At IKCHYCROXANE, an Island on the river Shannon.
A Monastery, founded in the year 1 190, by Donald O Brien,
King of Limerick; granted, 1661, to Henry Earl of
Thomond.
At INCHMORE, an Island in the Shannon. An Abbey,
founded by St. Senan, who placed over it his disciple
St. Liberius.
At INISANLAOI. A magnificent Abbey, built in the
year 1305, by Turlogh King of Thomond, where he is
buried.
At INISKELTAIR, an Island in Loughderg. An Abbey,
founded in the year 653, by St. Camin, who is interred
there. This Island is one of the stations for pilgrimage in
tjie Loughderg.
At INISNEGANAXAGH or the Island of Canons, in the
Shannon. A priory fo Augustines, founded in the 12th
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century, by Donald O Brien, King of Limerick; granted
1661, to Henry Earl of Thornond.
At INISSCATTERY, a rich and beautiful Island in the
mouth of the Shannon. An Abbey, founded by St. Senan,
or, as some suppose, by St. Patrick himself, who appointed
over it St. Senan ; he had eleven churches for Friars, and
allowed no woman to come into the island. Granted, 20
Elizabeth, to the Mayor and Corporation of Limerick, at
3. 12s. Sd. rent, now worth 72/. 13s. 4d. This island is a
great resort of pilgrims, on certain festivals*
At KILCARRAGH. A Monastery, granted to John King.
At KILLOEN, in the Barony of Islands. A Nunnery,
built in the year 1190, by Donald O Brien of Limerick.
Slaney, daughter of Donogh King of Thomond, was Abbess,
and died in 1260. She excelled all the women then in
Munster for piety, almsdeeds, and hospitality.
At KILSHONNY, in the Barony of Corcumroe. A mo
nastery, granted to Robert Hickman.
At QUIN, or QUINCI-IY, five miles east of Ennis. A
Franciscan Monastery, built in the year 1402, by M Namara;
the building is entirely of black marble; granted, 1583, to
SirTirlagh O Brien of Irishdyman. The Roman Catholics
repaired this Monastery in 1604.
At TOMGRANY, four miles east of Loughderg. An Abbey.
St. Manchin, Abbot, died in the year 735. It is now the
church.
Fifteen religious foundations of the early ages in this
county are omitted.
CORK (COUNTY).
At ABBEY MAIION, near Timoleague, by Count M Sherrv-
baj . A Cistercian Monastery, built by the Friars, and en
dowed by Lord Barry with eighteen plowlands, that is, the
whole parish of Abbey Mahon, which were seized by the
crown.
At BALLY BEG, near Buttavant. An Augustine Priory,
founded in the year 1229, by Philip de Barry; the steeple,
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At INISKIERAN, near Gape Clear. A Franciscan Mo
nastery, founded in the year 1460, by Florence Moar
O Driscoll ; the walls and steeple are still in good order.
At KILBLACON, in Muscryciure. A large Monastery,
founded in the year 650, by St. Abban; St. Beacan pre
sided there.
At KILCREA. A Nunnery, where St. Chera was Abbess.
A Franciscan Monastery, founded in the year 1465,
by Cormac McCarthy Moor, King of Desmond ; great
part of the buildings still remains ; granted, by Oliver
Cromwell, 1641, to Lord Broghill.
At KIN SALE. A Priory of regular Canons, dedicated
to St. Gobban.
A Carmelite Friary ; when founded is not known,
it flourished in 1350.
At LEG AN. A Monastery, stood in the year 1301 ; at
the suppression of religious houses, the Prior of St. John in
Waterford was seised of this house.
At LUEIM, near the city of Cork. A Monastery, of which
David deCogan was patron in the year 1318.
At MIDDLETON. An Abbey, founded in the year 1180,
by the Fitzgeralds, or, as some think, by the Barrys;
Gerald, Bishop of Cloyne, endowed it with several vicarages
in 1476.
At MONANIMY, on the Black Water, three miles below
Mallow. A Commandery, for the support of which the
parishes of Clenor, Carigdovvnen, Carig, and Templebodane,
were charged in the King s books with 31. 10s. crown rent,
now worth 701.
AtMouRNE, or BALLYNAMONA, three miles south of
Mallow, on the Cork road. A Preceptory, first of Templars,
and afterwards of Hospitalers, founded in the reign of John,
by Alexander de Sancia Helena.
At Ross CARBERRY. An Abbey, founded in the year
590 by St. Fachnan Mougach, or the hairy, because he
was covered with hair at his birth ; he was Abbot of Mo-
lona, in the county of Waterford also ; a city with a large
seminary grown up here.
It was also an Episcopal See. This diocese is now joined
to the diocese of Cloyne,
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At TIMOLEAGUE, in the Barony of Barryroe, eight miles
west <of Kinsale. An Abbey of Franciscans, founded at
Cregan, and translated hither in the year 1279, by William
Barry, Lord of Ibaun. At the suppression, the possessions
fell to Lord Inchiquin. The walls? arcades, and tower are
still in good order.
At TRACTON, two miles south of Carigline. A Cister
cian Abbey, built in the year 1224, by M Carthy; great
numbers of pilgrims resorted hither on Holy Thursday to
venerate the Holy Cross ; granted, by Queen Elizabeth,
1568, to Sir James Craig and Henry Guilford ; the former
assigned it to the Earl of Cork.
At WEEME, near Cork. An Augustine Priory, stpod at
the fourteenth century, and, without doubt, until the general
dissolution.
At YOUGHEL, a large sea port town. A Franiscan
Monastery, built in the year 1224, by Maurice Fitzgerald,
Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, who died and was buried
in 1257, after having spent many years here under the habit
of a Monk. This house stood to the south of the town ;
there are no traces of it now.
A Dominican Friary, built to the north, in the year
1268, by Maurice, descendant of Lord Offaly ; granted,
23 Elizabeth, to William Walsh, at Is. IQd. yearly
rent, now worth 1 /. 16s. Sd.
DERRY (COUNTY).
At ARRAGELL, in the Barony of Coleraine. A Monas
tery, founded by St. Columb, to which the Protestant place
of worship has succeeded.
At BADONEY, in Glaun Aide, two miles from Derry. A
Church, founded by St. Patrick.
At COLERAINE. A Priory of regular Canons, founded,
it is thought, by St. Carbreus, a disciple of St. Finian of
Clonard.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1244, by
the O Cahanes; Shane O f Boyle, the last prior, sur
rendered it to the King s Commissioners, 1 Jan. 1542.
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At KILCARTAICII. A Church in which St. Carthach
was Bishop about the year 540 ; it is supposed to be Killcarr,
which is a Protestant house in the diocese of Raphoe.
At KILLYBEGS. A Franciscan Friary, built by
M Sweeny-banning.
At KILMA CRENAN, on the river Gannon. An Abbey,
richly endowed by St. Coluinb ; and a Franciscan Friary,
built by O Donnell, which is now the Protestant Church.
At KILL O DoxxELL. A Franciscan Monastery,
founded before the year 1600, by O Donnell; by an inqui
sition ordered by James I., the revenues made 3s. annually,
now worth 3 /.
At LOUGIIDEARG, in the parish of Templecaran ; there
are several islands, and in the largest, called St. Dabeoc,
was an Augustin Priory, founded by St. Dabeoc, about the
year 492. St. Patrick s purgatory, celebrated all over Eu
rope, and visited by all nations, particularly in the fourteenth
century, is situated in one of these islands ; the lough con
tinues still to be the resort of great numbers of pilgrims.
At MOVILL on Loughfoyle. A Monastery, founded by
St. Patrick; now the Protestant place of worship.
At RAPIIOE. A Monastery, founded by St. Columb.
At RATHMULLIN on Loughswilly. A Carmelite Friary,
founded by M Sweeny Fannagh. The revenues valued, 43
Elizabeth, at 6s. 8c?., now worth 61. 13s. 4d.
At SEINGLEAN, in the diocese of Raphoe. A Monastery,
founded by St. Columb.
At TOUGIIBOYNE. A Monastery, founded by St. Baithen,
disciple and kinsman of St, Colomb, in the year 584.
At TORRE ISLAND. A Monastery, founded before the
year 650, in which St. Ernan was abbot.
At TULLY, near Loughswilly. An Abbey, founded by
St. Columb.
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At ACADHEASIL, near the Bay of Dundrum. An Abbey,
in which St. Killen was Abbot in the fifth, and St. Senan in
the sixth century.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At BANGOR, or the WHITE CHOIR, formerly the VALE
OF ANGELS. An Abbey, founded in the year 555, by
St. Corngall, of noble parentage in Ulster, and disciple of
St. Fintan in Clonagh. This house continued until the
Reformation a celebrated school for great men ; and an
asylum for Kings and Princes from the busy stage of the
world ; by an inquisition held 5 James I. the revenues were
worth 31., now worth 60 /.
At BLACK ABBEY, in the Great Ardes. A Benedictine
Abbey, founded by St. John de Courcey ; granted by James I.
to the Protestant Bishop of Armagh.
AtBRETAix, near the town of Down. An Abbey, in
which St. Loarne was Abbot, in the year 540 ; is now a
Nobleman s seai,
At CASTLE BUY, near the Lough of Strangford. A
Comraandery, built in the year 1200, by Hugh de Lacie ;
now in ruins. The Echlin family possess the property.
At CUMBER, on the Lough of Strangford. An Abbey,
founded about the year 1201, by the O Neils of Clandeboy.
By an inquisition held, 1 James I., John O Mulligan was
Abbot; the revenues made then 23 L 19s. 4c?., now worth
479 1. 6s. 8cL
At DOWNPATIUCK, a town on the Lough of Strangford.
An Abbey, founded by St. Patrick, in which he was interred
in the year 493.
A Priory of Regular Canons, founded in the year
1138, by Malachi O Morgair ; granted to Gerald Earl
of Kildare.
A Priory of Crossbearers, founded by Sir John de
Courcy ; granted to the above Nobleman.
A Cistercian Abbey, founded about the year 1200,
by a Mr. Bagnal.
A Cistercian Nunnery, founded there also.
A Franciscan Friary, built in the year 1240, by Hugh
de Lacey Earl of Ulster ; granted to Gerald Earl of
Kildare.
An Hospital of Lepers, granted to the same Earl.
At DROMORE, a town originated by St. Coleman, a dis
ciple of M Nissy Bishop of Connor. A Franciscan Priory,
built by him about the year 513.
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At DRUM BO E. An Abbey, founded by St. Patrick, in
which St. Mochumma was Abbot in the 7th century ; now
the Protestant place of worship.
At DUN DRUM, in the Barony of Lecale. A Castle, built
by Sir John de Courcey, for the Templars, in the year 1813 ;
yearly revenues 6/. 13s. 4d., now worth 133A 6s. 8d. ;
granted to Gerald Earl of Kildare,
At EYNES. A Priory, founded in the year 1411, by
Thomas Chelene ; it became the dwelling of Charles Ecklin,
Esq.
At GLANGRAGII, VALE OF CHARITY. An Abbey
founded in the year 1200.
GRAY ABBEY, on the Lough of Stranford, founded in
the year 1192, by Africa, daughter of Godfrey King of
Man, and wife of Sir John de Courcey; by an inquisition
held in the first year of James I., the revenues made 2/.,
now worth 40/. ; granted to Gerald Earl of Kildare ; now
th6 Protestant place of worship.
At HOLLYWOOD, on the Bay of Carrickfergus. A Mo
nastery of Franciscans; rents valued, in 5 James I., II.
3s. 4d,, now worth 23J. 6s. Sd.
At INISCOURCEY, in the Lough of Strangford. A Cis
tercian Abbey, built by Sir John de Courcey, in the year
1180; granted to Gerald Earl of Kildare.
At KELCLIFF, on the Lough of Strangford. An Abbey,
in which St. Eugene and St. Niell were Abbots ; now the
Protestant place of worship.
An Hospital for Lepers, under the patronage of
St. Peter.
At KILMBIAN. An Abbey built by St. Fergus, Bishop
of Down, about the year 583. St. Neman lived here too.
At MAGHERELIN, on the river Lagan, near Dromore.
A Monastery, built by St. Colman, who died in the year 699 ;
now a Protestant place of worship.
At MOVILLE. An Abbey of Augustines, flourished from
the year 559 until 1542, when it had been suppressed after
having produced many illustrious saints and great literary
characters.
At NEWREY. A Cistercian Abbey, built by Maurice
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
M Lochlain, Monarch of all Ireland ; made into a Pro
testant place of worship in 1543. College also destroyed.
At NEWTOWX. A Monastery, founded in the year 1244,
by Walter de Burgo Earl of Ulster ; surrendered 32 Henry
VIII.; revenues worth 13/. 3s., now worth 13/. 5s.
At SAUL, in the Barony of Lecale. An Abbey, founded
by St. Patrick, where he died, March 17, 493, and in the
120th year of his age, and was buried with great solemnity
at Downpatrick ; granted to Gerald Earl of Kildare.
At SLIEVE DONARD, a high mountain. A Monastery,
founded by St. Domangart, a disciple of St. Patrick.
At TOBERGLORY, a well near Downpatrick. An Abbey,
founded by Sir John de Courcey, and richly endowed.
DUBLIN (COUNTY).
At BALDONGAN, in the Barony of Balruddery. A Castle
of Templars, that was converted into a Friary and Nunnery
alternately.
At BALLYMADUN, in the same Barony. A Cell and a
Church ; on the ruins of which Robert Preston, Esq. had his
seat in the year 1542.
At CASTLE KNOCK. An Augustine Abbey, founded by
Richard Tirrel ; now the Protestant place of worship.
At CLONDALKIN. An Abbey, in which St. Cronan
Mochua was the first Abbot before the year 776 ; after hav
ing produced many saints, it is made the Protestant place
of worship.
At CLONTARF. A Monastery, built in the year 550;
now a Protestant place of worship.
Commandery of Templars, founded in the reign of
King John.
At DUBLIN. Abbey of the Virgin Mary, founded, it is
supposed, by the Danes after their conversion to Christianity,
about the year 948. It was at first a Benedictine monastery,
but it was granted to the Cistercians in the year 1 139. The
house was considerably enriched by the bounty of Bishops,
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Abbots, and Princes, arid always held in the greatest vene
ration for the numerous saints and learned men it produced,
as well as for the sacred relics which it contained. In the year
1180, Fitz Andelm, and Miles Cogane, and Fitz Stephen,
brought from Armagh, and bestowed upon this church a
stone altar, and the most holy stafFof Jesus, which St. Pa
trick used to carry in his hand ; this staff was covered with
gold and overlaid with pearls, being held so sacred that the
possessor of it, if a Bishop, was always deemed the canonical
owner of the See of Armagh. The history of the staff is thus
given by Joceline : " St. Patrick,, moved either by divine in
stinct or angelical revelation, on his tour in the south of Eu
rope, visited one Justus, an ascetic in the island of the Tuscan
Sea, who was spending a solitary life of the most edifying
sanctity. After mutual salutations and discourse on hea
venly matters, he presented the Irish Apostle with a staff,
which he averred he had received from the hands of
Jesus Christ himself. In this island there were some men
in the bloom of youth, and others who appeared aged and
decrepid. St. Patrick, upon conversing with them, found
that those persons seemingly old were sons of those who ap
peared young. He was astonished at this miraculous
appearance, until he was told that from their infancy they
had served God ; that they were constantly employed in
works of charity, and their doors ever open to the traveller
and the distressed ; and that one night a stranger, with a
staff in his hand, came to them, whom they accommodated
to the best of their power ; and that in the morning he
blessed them, and said, I am Jesus Christ whom you have
always faithfully served, but last night you received me in
my proper person. He then gave this staff to their spiritual
father, with directions to deliver it to a stranger named
Patrick, who would shortly visit them. On saying this, he
ascended into heaven, and left us in that state of juvenility
in which you behold us, and our sons, then young, are the
old decrepid persons you now see." Joceline goes on then
to relate, that with this staff our Apostle collected every
venomous serpent and snake in the island of Erin to the top
of the mountain of Crough Phadruig, or Patrick s Hill, in
the county of Mayo, and from thence precipitated them into
the ocean. This story was handed down by general tradition
in that country since the earliest ages, being related by many
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
authors who flourished prior to the days of Joceline, in the
year 1185. This house and possessions were granted, 31 Eli
zabeth, to Edmund Fitz Alexander; rent 41. 17s. Sd., now
worth 971. I3s.4d.
Nunnery of St. Mary de Hogges ; founded in the
year 1146, by Dermot son of the King of Leinster ;
granted, 6 Edward VI., to James Sed grave ; rent
11s. Sd., now worth III. 13s. Sd.
Nunnery of St. Mary les Dames; without the gate.
Abbey of St. Olave.
Priory of All Saints, in Hoggin" Green, now called
College Green, was founded about the year 1166, by
Dermot, son of Murchard King of Leinster; granted,
30 Henry VIII., to the Mayor, &c. of the city of
Dublin, for the yearly rent of 41. 3s. 0|c?., now worth
831. Os. IQd.
Abbey of St. Thomas, founded by Henry II., in that
part which is now called Thomas Court ; the possessions
were granted to divers persons in 33 Elizabeth ; yearly
value 241. 2s. 4d., now worth 482 L 6s. Sd.
Priory of St. John Baptist, founded in the 12th cen
tury, by Ailred le Palmer. In this house was an,
infirmary, which contained fifty beds for the sick ; the
house, site and possessions were granted to James Sed-
grave of Dublin, for 1,078/. 15s. 8c?., now worth
21,575/. ; and the yearly rent of 2s. 6d., now worth
2/. 10s.
Friary of St. Saviour, near the old bridge, on the
north bank, founded about the year 1202, by William
Mareschal Earl of Pembroke. The King s Inns, con
taining courts of law, rolls, &c., are built on the site of
this sacred edifice.
Monastery of St. Francis, built where Francis- street
now runs, by Ralph le Porter, in the year 1235;
granted, 24 Henry VIII., to Thomas Stephens, at 2s.
yearly rent, now worth 2Z.
Monastery of the Holy Trinity, founded in the year
1259, by the Talbot family ; granted, 34 Henry VIII.,
to Walter Terrell, at the yearly rent of 6s. le/., now
worth 61. Is. Bd.
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A Carmelite Monastery, in the parish of St. Peter,
built in the year 1278 ; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Nicholas Stonyhurst, at the yearly rent of 2s. 6c?.,
now worth 2^/1 Os.
Hospital of St. Stephen, founded in the year 1344.
Steyne Hospital, built and endowed in the year 1220,
by Henry Loundres Archbishop of Dublin.
Allen s Hospital, founded for the poor about the year
1500, by Walter Archbishop of Dublin.
At FIISTGLAS, two miles from Dublin. An Abbey,
founded, as people think, by St. Patrick. St. Kenic;is was
Abbot and its patron Saint. Here is a well dedicated to
St. Patrick, and remarkable for many miracles, and its sana
tive effects ; now the house is made a Protestant place of
worship.
At GLASSMORE. A Nunnery, founded in the year 1190,
by John Comin Archbishop of Dublin, in this place, which
is three miles north of Swords; an inquisition of 33 Henry
VIII., the revenues made yearly 112/. Is., now worth
2,24 II.
At HOLM PATRICK. A Priory, founded by Sitrie, son
of Murchard on Inis Patrick. The holy Moel Finian, Prince
of the Bregii, resigning his throne, became a Monk here,
was afterwards Abbot, and died in the year 898 ; granted,
20 Elizabeth, to Thomas Fitz Williams.
At INIS-PATRICK, IRELAND S EYE, a small rocky
island, north of Howth Hill, where St. Nessau founded, in
the year- 570, an Abbey, in which he spent the evening of a
holy life in praying and fasting.
KILMAIIVHAM PRIORY, founded in the year 1174, by
Richard Strongbow Earl of Pembroke, for the Knights Tem
plars, but on the suppression of that order by the Pope, in
1312, the Priory was given to the Hospitalers. By an in
quisition taken, 32 Henry VIII., the revenues made 647.
14s. Id. , now worth 1,294/. Is. Sd. ; granted, 20 Elizabeth,
to William Browne, part of the revenues for 571. 10s., now
worth 1150/. yearly.
At KILSAGHLAX, in the Barony of Castle Knock. A
Monastery, valued 28 Henry VIII. ; that is all we kno\v
of it.
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At LUSK. An Abbey, founded very early.
At MOORTOWN. A Monastery, in which St. Cronan was
the first Abbot, before the year 571.
At PALMERSTOWX, on the Liffey, three miles from Dub
lin. A Priory of St. Laurence.
At SAGGARD. A Priory, founded about the year 650,
by St. Mosacre ; now the Protestant place of worship.
At ST. CATHERINE S. A Priory, amply endowed by
Warrisius de Peche, for the salvation of his soul and of the
souls of his ancestors, about the year 1220.
At SWORDS. A Monastery, founded in the year 512, by
St. Columb, to which he bestowed a small Missal, written by
himself, and appointed St. Finan Lobhair, Leper, as Abbot.
This is the church at present.
A Nunnery, founded before the reign of King
Edward IV.
AtTALLAGHT, five miles from Dublin. A Monastery,
founded early by St. Maelwan, they suppose, because he
was the first Bishop; now a Protestant place of worship.
FERMANAGH (COUNTY).
At CLINISH, an Island in Lough Earn. St. Synell was
Abbot of Clain Inis, about the year 550 ; now a Protestant
place of worship.
At DEROUGH. A Collegiate Church, vested in the
crown on the general suppression.
At DEVENISIT, an Island in Lough Earn, near Ennis-
killen. An Abbey, built in Daimb-inis, about the year 563,
by St. Laserian ; it stood until the general plunder.
At GoLA,near Lough Earn. A Monastery, founded by
M Manus, Lord of the place ; granted to Sir John Davis,
Knight.
At Ross ORRY, on Lough Earn. A Nunnery, founded
about the year 480, by St. Fanchea ; now a Protestant place
of worship, in the diocese of Clogher.
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GALWAY (COUNTY).
ABBEY GORMOGAN, nine miles east of Loughrea ;
.granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Ulick, first Earl of Clanri-
carde.
At ABBEY KNOCK MOT, near Tuam. An Abbey, founded
for the Cistercians, in the year 1 190, by Cathol O Connor
King of Connaught,who took there the religious habit, and
died in 1224, and is interred there; valued, 27 Elizabeth,
yearly 209Z. 4s., now worth 4,1 ML; granted to Valentine
*Blake, Esq.
At AGHRIM, near Ballinasloe. An Augustine Priory,
founded in the year 1200, by Theobald Butler ;. granted,
with several other Houses, to Richard Earl of Clanricarde,
for the yearly rent of 68 1. 9s. 6d.
At AHASKERAGH, in the Barony of Kilconnell. An Ab
bey, in which St. Cuan died in the year 788 ; now a Pro
testant place of worship, in the diocese of Elphin.
At ARRAX NEOMH, that is, Arran of the Saints. Many
churches were erected in these islands, (three in number,)
on the coast of Galway ; the bodies of many saints repose
in them ; the King of Cashell, at the request of St. Albeus,
granted the largest of these islands to St. Enna, who built
ten churches in it about the year 490.
At the MIDDLE ISLAXD. Two Churches.
At ARDOILEN, the third of the Islands of Arran. Three
Churches, and a Monastery, which was founded by St.
Fechin ; the pious Abbot St. Gormgal died here in 1017.
A Franciscan Friary was founded in these islands about the
year 1485.
At ATHENRY. A Dominican Friary, founded in the
year 1241, by Meyler de Bermingham.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1464, by
Thomas Earl of Kildare, the Earl of Desmond, and by
OTully.
At BALLYNOHIXCH. A Carmelite Monastery, founded
in the year 1356, by O Flaherty.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At BEAGII. A Franciscan Monastery, founded about
the year 1441 ; valued, in the 28 Elizabeth, 61 S/., now
worth 61. 13s. 4d. yearly.
At BOILEAN CLAIR, in the diocese of Tuam. A rich
Franciscan Monastery, founded in the year 1291.
At CLARE GALWAY. A Franciscan Monastery, built
about the year 1290, by John de Cogan; now a Roman
Catholic chapel is. built in its stead.
At CLONFERT. An Abbey, founded by St. Brendan,
about the year 553 ; he founded several other Abbeys, and
had at one time presided over three thousand monks, each
of whom did industriously earn a sufficiency for his own
support ; we find that many saints lived and died here ;
dissolved at the Reformation.
At CLANKEEIST. A Franciscan Monastery, founded
about the year 1435, by Thomas O Kelly, Archbishop of
Clonfert.
AtCLONTHUSKERT. A Monastery of Canons, founded
about the year 809, by Boadan ; granted to Richard Earl
of Clanricarde.
At CLOONEYVORNAGE. An Augustine CELL, founded
about the year 1441 ; worth, according to an inquisition
held 28 Elizabeth, 6s. Sd., now worth 61. 13s. 4d.
At CREVAGHBANE. A Carmelite Friary, founded in or
about the year 1400, by the Earl of Clanricarde; granted
to the Burgesses and Citizens of Athenry.
At DUNDRYNAN. A Monastery, in which Thomas was
Abbot in the year 1374.
At DUN MORE. An Augustine Friary, built in the year
1425, on the site of the Monastery founded by St. Patrick ;
the Market-place and the Protestant place of worship stand
in its stead.
At ENAGH DUNE, in the Barony of Clare. An Abbey,
founded in the seventh century, of which St. Meldan was
Abbot.
A Nunnery, founded by St. Brendan, of Clongfert,
for his sister Briga ; granted to the Earl of Clanri
carde.
St. Mary s Abbey.
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A Franciscan Abbey, to which were subordinate all
the Connaught and Ulster Monasteries ; revenues made
yearly ol. 6s., now worth 66/.
At FALLIG. A Monastery, founded by a Mr. Fallig, an
Irishman, for Grey Friars, in the year 1390. The Parson
resides there at present.
At FIDHARD. An Abbey, founded by St. Patrick for
St. Justus ; it is now a Protestant place of worship, in the
diocese of Elphin.
At GALWAY. A Franciscan Friary, founded in the
year 1296, by Sir William de Burgh, Leigh, or Grey, in the
island of St. Stephen, by the north gate.
A Dominican Friary, built first for Nuns, which,
when they forsook it, was possessed a long time by the
secular Clergy; but finally granted, by Innocent III.,
to the Dominicans, in the year 1488. Demolished, in
1652, by the orders of Oliver Cromwell.
An Augustine Friary, founded on a hill near the
town, in the year 1508, by Stephen Lynch, son to the
Mayor of Galway.
A Nunnery, built in the Island of Lough Corrib,
west of the town.
At IMMAGH. An Abbey, founded in the year 664, in
this island, on the coast of Galway, by St. Fechin, who is
the patron saint of the island. Now a Protestant place of
worship.
At INISQUIN, an island of Lough Corrib. St. Brendon
erected an Abbey, and made St. Meldan Abbot, who died
in the year 626.
At KIL BOUGHT. A Monastery, built by the Waley fa
mily ; suppressed by the orders of Queen Elizabeth.
At KILBREXAX. A Monastery, and its appurtenances,
granted to the Mayor, &c. of Athenry.
At KILCORBAN. A Dominican Friar} 7 ; granted, by
Thomas Bursjh, Bishop of Clonfert, to the Dominicans, in
the year 1446. Pope Eugene IV. confirmed the grant.
At KILCOLGAN. An Abbey, built in the year 580, by
St. Colgan, the patron saint ; it is now the Protestant place
of worship.
ABBEYS PRIORIES, &c.
At KILCOLGAN, in the diocese of Qonfert, founded by
St. Columbkill.
At KILCOXNELL. A Franciscan Monastery, founded in
the year 1400, by William O Kelly, a nobleman, on the
ruins of an Abbey, built in the days of St. Patrick, as it is
supposed, by the Abbot St. Conall ; granted to Charles
Calthorpe.
At KILCOONAGH. An Abbey, founded by Tipraid, a
Prince of that country, for St. Columb, who placed over it
St. Cuonnan, maternal brother to St. Carthag. This is now
a Protestant place of worship.
At KILCREUNATA. A Nunnery, founded in the year
1200, by Cathald O Connor Crovderg, for Benedictine Nuns.
Lady Fynola, daughter of Felym O Connor, was Abbess in
1300 ; granted to Richard Earl of Clanricarde.
At KILLINE BON^AINA. A Franciscan Friary, built
about the year 1428.
At KILLOEBHAIN. A religious house of some sort.
St. Maccectus of this house was smith to St. Patrick, and
made the famous relic called Finnfaidheach. Now the
Protestant place of worship.
At KILMACBUACH. An Abbey, founded in the year
620, by St. Colman, son of Duach ; it became an Augustin
Monastery in 1283; here are many venerable and noble
ruins that bespeak the former greatness and piety of the
Irish. The round tower projects seventeen feet from its
perpendicular line. The celebrated leaning toAver of Pisa
in Italy projects only thirteen feet ; granted to the Earl of
Clanricarde.
At KiLiucjKiLL. A Nunnery, built by St. Patrick for
his sister St. Richella ; now a Protestant place of worship,
in the diocese of Clonfert.
At KILTULLAGII. A Franciscan Cell, built prior to the
year 1441.
At KINALEKIX. A Commandery of Hospitallers,
founded about the year 1250, by O Flaherty.
A Franciscan Friary, founded before the year 1325.
At LOUGHREAGH. A Carmelite Friary, founded in the
year 1300, by Richard de Burgo, Earl of Ulster; granted
to Richard Earl of Clanricarde.
A Leper Hospital was there too.
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At MAGIIEE, MAGHELE, or MAGHELLE. Three Mo
nasteries, founded by St. Alban, who died in the year 650.
At MILICK, on the Shannon. A Franciscan Friary,
founded by O Madden, Dynast of that country. Granted
to the Earl of Clanricarde.
At MUCINIS. An Abbey, wherein Regulus was Abbot
in the time of St. Columb ; this place is in Loughdearg, on
the county Galway.
At PALLICE. A Carmelite Friary, built in the fourteenth
century, by Bermingham Baron of Athenry ; granted, 31
Elizabeth, to John Rawson, at the yearly rent of 8/. 12s. Id.
Irish, now worth 17 k 2/. 11s. 8d.
At PORTUMISA. A Cistercian Abbey, which became in
the course of time a Dominican Friary ; the still existing
walls show that it had been a noble structure. The ancient
choir is now the Protestant place of worship.
AtRATHMATH, on Lough-Corrib. An Abbey, built by
St. Fursey, son of Fintan, of the royal race of South Mun-
ster, who died about the year 653, being called now Kil-
fursa ; it is the Protestant place of worship.
At Ross, in the diocese of Tuam. A Franciscan Friary,
built in the year 1431.
At ROSSERELLY. A Franciscan Monastery, founded in
the year 1498, by Lord Gannard ; granted to the Earl of
Clanricarde.
.At SLEVSHANCOGII. A Franciscan Friary ; granted to
Sir Francis Sainrnes.
At TEMPLEGAILE, or TEAGH SASSAN. A Franciscan
Friary, founded in the reign of Henry VII. , by the Burgo
family; granted to the Burgesses and Commonalty of
Athenry. Another Franciscan Friary was granted here to
Edmond Barret.
At TOMBEOLA, at the head of Roundslowne Bay. A
Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1427, by O Flaher-
ty, Dynast of that country ; demolished in the reign of Eli
zabeth, and the stones carried away to build a castle in the
neighbourhood.
At TUAM. An Abbey, built in the year 487, was con
verted in the sixth century into a Cathedral by the good St.
Jarlath.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
A Priory of St. John the Baptist, built in the year
1140, by Tirdelvoc O Connor, King of Ireland ; grant
ed to Richard Earl of Clanricarde.
A Premonstratensian Abbey, founded in the reign of
King John, by the Burgh family ; granted, 20 Eliza
beth, to the Burgesses and Commonalty of Athenry.
KERRY (COUNTY).
At AGHADOE. An Abbey, where Aodh, grandson of
Auliff Mor. O Donoghue, King of Aoganacht Lochalein,
was buried in the year 1231.
At AGHAMORE. An Abbey, founded in the seventh
century, by the Friars of St. Finbar, of Cork ; it is situated
on a small island near the mouth of the Kenmare river.
At ARDFERT. A sumptuous Monastery, built in the
sixth century, by St. Brendan ; destroyed repeatedly by fire
and wars. Thomas Lord of Kerry built, in the year 1253,
a Monastery there, which became the burial ground of several
illustrious families ; this house was in high estimation for
the numerous miracles wrought there. The ruins of this
noble edifice stand a little east of the town ; the walls of the
steeple, choir, cloisters, dormitory, and chapel for morning
are entire. In the church is a figure of St. Brendan in
relievo ; the round tower, the finest in Ireland, 120 feet
high, unfortunately fell in the year 1771.
At BALLYNASKELIGS, or ST. MICHAEL S MOUNT, ia
Toragha. An Augustine Abbey, removed thither from the
Island of Great Skelig ; the ruins on the sea shore, that is
continually wearing it away, represent the ancient Abbey as
a noble edifice. There is a holy well consecrated to St.
Michael, v/hich is annually visited on the 29th of Septem
ber ; granted, 28 Elizabeth, to John Blake ; rent 6/. 135. 4rf.
yearly, now worth 133/. 6s. Sd.
AtCROEBHEAGH. An Abbey, founded by St. Patrick
for his disciple St. Daluan ; St. Trian was Abbot and Bishop
here about the year 450.
At DINGLE. A Monastery, which was a cell to the
Abbey of Killagh, Castlemain."
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At INNISFALLEN, an island on the Lake of Killarney.
An Abbey, founded by St. Finian Lobhar, or the Leper,
disciple of St. Brendan, and son of the King of Munster, in
the sixth century. In 1180 this house was held sacred as
paradise, and the clergy were deemed so holy and trust
worthy, that the treasures and valuable effects of the whole
country were deposited in their hands, notwithstanding the
Abbey was in this year destroyed by Maolduim son of Daniel
O Donoghnue, and many of the clergy were slain, even in
their cells, by the M,Carthys. Granted, 37 Elizabeth,
to Robert Collan; rent 727. 3s., now worth 1443/.
At IRRELAGH, near Loughlean. A Franciscan Friary,
founded in the year 1440, by Thady McCarthy. Granted
to Robert Collan at 16s. yearly rent, now worth 16/.
At KiLLACHAD-CoNCHEAN. A Nunnery, founded in
the sixth century, by St. Abban, for St. Conchenna.
At KILLAGH. A Priory of Regular Canons, founded in
the reign of John, by Geoffry de Mariscis ; granted to
Thomas Clinton ; rent 17/. yearly, now worth 240/.
At LISLAGHTIN. A Franciscan Monastery, founded in
the year 1464, by O Connor, Prince of Kerry ; granted to
Sir Edward Denny, rent3Z. 11s. ld, now worth 111. 2s. 6d.
Mo N ASTER NE ORIEL, in the Barony of Glanerought.
At OBORNEY. A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year
1154; was demolished 39 Elizabeth, and the possessions
granted to the Provost and Fellows of Trinity College, Dub
lin. It is now a shapeless ruin.
At RATTOO, orRATHOY, in the Barony of Clanmaurice.
A Monastery of Regular Canons, founded in the 13th cen
tury, in the place of a Commandery of Hospitallers; granted,
23 Elizabeth, to John Zouche. at the rent of 6s. 7d., now-
worth 6 1. lls. Sd.
At SKELIG, an Island on the Coast of Iveragha. An
Abbey, founded by St. Finian in the year 812. The Danes
plundered and destroyed the Abbey, and kept the Monks in
close confinement until, through hunger, they perished.
AtTRALEE. A Dominican Friary, founded in the year
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
1213, by Lord John Fitz Thomas. The general burial
place of the Earls of Desmond.
Commandery of the Knights of St. John.
KILDARE (COUNTY).
At ATIIY. A Monastery of Crossed Friars, founded in
the reign of King John, by Richard de St. Michael ; granted,
17 Charles II. to Dame Mary Meredith.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1253, by
the families of Boiseles and Hogans ; granted, with all
its possessions, 35 Henry VIII., to Martin Pelles : rent
2s. 8d. Irish, now worth 2/. 13s. 4c/.
At CASTLE DERMOT. A Priory of Regular Canons,
founded in the year 500, by St. Dermot, whose festival falls
on 21st June.
A Friary of Crouched or Crossed Friars, founded in
the reign of King John, by Walter de Riddlesford ;
granted, 23 Elizabeth, to Henry Harrington.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1302, by
Thomas Lord Offaley.
At CLANE. A Priory, founded about the year 548, by
St. Ailbe.
A Franciscan Friary, founded about the year 1266,
by Gerald Fitz Maurice Lord Offaley, as people sup
pose; granted, 24 Henry VIII., to Robert Eustace,
John Trevor, and others, in capite, at the yearly rent
of 2s. 4d. Irish, now worth 21. 6s. 8d.
AtCLONAGii. A Chapel, dedicated to St. Fynan, de
molished by John Lye of Rathbridge, according to an
inquisition that was held 6 James I.
At CLON CURRY. A Carmelite Friary, built in the year
1347, by John Roche; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Wil
liam Dickson, at &d. yearly rent ; granted, 8 Elizabeth, to
Richard Slayne, for 21 years ; rent 16s., now worth 16Z.
At GRANY, near CASTLEDERMOT. A Nunnery, built
in the year 1200, by Walter de Riddlesford ; richly en
dowed by the benefactions of several ladies and noblemen ;
granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Sir Anthony St. Leger.
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At GREAT COXALL. A Priory, founded in the year
1202, by Mayler Fitz Henry, grandson of Henry I. It be
came the cradle and tomb of great and learned men.
Granted, 3 Elizabeth, for sixty-one years, to Sir Nicholas
White ; rent 26Z. 19s. 5d., now worth 539L 8s. Adi
At KILBEGS. A Commandery of Hospitallers.
At KILCOCK. A Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin
St. Cocho.
At KILCULLEK. A Monastery, founded by St. Patrick,
who appointed St. Isernin superior. He was succeeded by
St. Mactalius, who died of the plague in the year 548.
At KILDARE. A Nunnery and Monastery, founded in
the year 453, by St. Brigid, the first Nun in Ireland. The
houses and revenues granted by Elizabeth to Antony Deer-
inge; rent 31. 10s. Sd. Irish, now worth 70/. 13s. 4e?.
A Franciscan Abbey, built in the year 1260, by
Lord William de Vcsey ; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Daniel Sutton ; rent 2s. 3d. Irish, now worth 2/. 5s.
A Carmelite Friary, built in the year 1290, by Wil
liam de Vesey.
At KILHILL. A Commandery of Hospitalers, built in
the 13th century, by Maurice Fitzgerald; granted to John
Allen.
At KILLOSSEY, near KILDARE. An Abbey, founded
by St. Patrick for his nephew St. Auxil, who died 27 Au
gust 454 ; hence the place was called Kil-usaille, and after
wards Kill-ussi. It is now the Protestant place of worship.
At KILRUSHE. An Augustine Abbey, founded in the
1 3th century by William Mareschal Earl of Pembroke ;
granted to the Earl of Ormond.
At LEI XL IP. A Monastery stood in the year 1463 near
this village.
At MAYNOOTH. A College, founded about the year
1518, by Gerald Earl of Kildare, for a Provost, Vice Pro
vost, five Priests, two Clerks and three boys, to pray for his
own soul and for the soul of his wife.
At MONASTEREVAN. A sumptuous Abbey, built by
St. Alban, in the 7th century. St. Emin, or Evin, of the
Eogonacht s family in South Munster, brought a number of
Monks from thence to this house ; his festival is held on
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
22d December. At the suppression it fell into the hands of
the Earl of Drogheda, and is now the mansion of that
family, under the name of Moore Abbey.
At MOONE. Alarge old Church, of which the cross, and
several Irish inscriptions, still remain.
At NAAS. An Augustine Priory, founded in the year 1200,
by the Baron of the town ; granted, 1553, to Richard
Mannering, at the rent of 351. 18s. 2d, now worth 71S,
3s. 4d.
A Dominican Friary, founded about the year 1355,
by the Eustace family; granted, 34 Henry VIII., to
Sir Thomas Luttrell, at 9s. 4d. rent, now worth
91. 6s. Sd.
An Augustine Friary, founded in the year 1484.
The possessions were valued, in the reign of Elizabeth,
at 61. 12s. Sd., now worth 132/. 13s. 4d. ; granted to
Nicholas Aylmer.
At NEW ABBEY. A Franciscan Monastery, founded in
the year 1460. by Sir Rowland Eustace, Lord Treasurer of
Ireland; granted, 1582, to Edmond Spenser ; yearly rent
31. Irish, now worth 60/.
At ST. WOLSTANS. A Priory, built in the year 1202,
by Adam de Hereford, in honour of St. Wolstan Bishop of
Worcester, lately canonized ; granted, 28 Henry VIII., to
Allen of Norfolk, at the rent of two knights fees.
At TIMOLIN. A Priory of Regular Canons, founded here
very early; stood in the year 927, and, of course, continued
until the general suppression.
A Nunnery, founded in the reign of John, by Robert
son of Lord Noragh, in which his granddaughter Lece-
lina was Nun. This house was richly endowed b^y the
bounty of several Catholic Bishops. Granted, 23 Eliza
beth, to Henry Harrington and his heirs, at the yearly
rent of 2H. 19s. Irish money, now worth 439/.
At TULLY, near Kildare. A Commandery of Hospital
ers, founded before the year 1308. This Commandery,
with all its possessions, were granted to Sir Henry Harring
ton, at the rent of 21 /. 6s. Sd., now worth 4261. 13s. 4d.
It is now held in commendam with the Protestant See of
Kildare.
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KILKENNY (COUNTY).
At CALL AN. An Augustine Friary, founded, as some
persons say, by Hugh de Mapilton, Bishop of Ossory, ia
the year 1251 ; or, as others think, by the Ormonds;
granted, together with the Abbey of Athassel, to Thomas
Earl of Ormond, in the year 1557.
Chantry, of which the nave and aisles are still in
good preservation ; the choir being the Protestant
place of worship.
AtFERTOGH. A Priory, dedicated to St. Kieran, by
the Blanchfield family, in the thirteenth century; granted,
9 Elizabeth, to James Butler, Jun. ; rent, I M. 13s. 3d., now
worth 253/. 5s.
At FIDDOWN. An Abbey, by St. Maidoc, in the year
590. Now a Protestant parochial place of worship.
At FRESH FORD. An Abbey, founded by St. Lactan r
Bishop and Abbot ; he died in the year 622. There is a
celebrated fountain near Cashell dedicated to him. This
is now a Protestant place of worship, and called a Prebend
of Aghour.
At GRAIGNEMANAGH. A Monastery, founded in the
year 1212, by William Mareschal Earl of Pembroke ;
this was enriched by the bounty of several Bishops and
Nobles. The house with all its possessions, were granted,
8 Elizabeth to the Butlers.
At JERPOINT, near THOMASTOWN. A Cistercian
Abbey, founded by Donogh O Donoghue, (in the year
1 180,) King of Ossory ; and richly endowed by him. The
house with all the possessions were granted to James Earl of
Ormond, at the annual rent of 49 1. 3s. 9d. ; now worth
983J. 15s.
At INISTIOGE on the NOIRE. An Augustine Priory,
built in the year 1210, by Thomas Seneschal, of Leinster ;
granted, with all the possessions, to James Butler and his
heirs at the rent of 28/. 12s.; now worth 572. A rectory
granted in Whitchurch to the Earl of Ormond, 31 Eliza
beth.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At KELLS. An Augustine Priory, founded in the year
1193, by Geoffry, for the salvation of Earl Richard, Go
vernor of the country, Granted, by Henry VIIJ., to James
Earl of Ormond.
At KILLAGHY. An Abbey, in which St. Sinchell was
Abbot, and died of the plague, 26th of March 548, in the
130th year of his age ; he was interred in this place.
At KILLAMARY, five miles south of Callan. St.
Gobban presided here over a thousand monks ; the place is
now a Protestant place of worship.
At KILCLEHEEN, opposite the City of Waterford. A
Nunnery, built in the year 1 15 1 , by Dermot son of Murchad,
King of Leinster. It was sumptuously endowed by himself
and other Noblemen. Catherine Motyng, the last Abbess,
surrendered the Abbey, 2d April, 31 Henry VIII. ; granted,
26 Elizabeth, to the Mayor, Sheriffs, and Corporation
of Waterford ; rent, yearly, 59 1. Is. Sd. ; now worth
118U 13*. 4d.
At KILFANE. An Abbey, erected by St. Phian; it is
now a Protestant place of worship, seven miles from Kil
kenny.
At KILKENNY, a large handsome town on the river
Noire, and capital of the County ; it can justly boast of
three singular properties fire without smoke, water without
mud, and streets paved with marble.
The Cathedral of St. Kenny, though long since made
the Protestant place of worship, still retains the ancient
Catholic Cross, and many statues of Saints and Catho
lic Bishops, with several other reliques of Catholicity.
St. John s Abbey, founded in the year 1211, for the
relief of the indigent poor, by William Mareschal Earl
of Pembroke ; and richly endowed by him with several
lands. Richard Cantwell, the last Prior, surrendered
this house with all the possessions, 31 Henry VIII.;
granted to the mayor and citizens of Kilkenny, with
100 acres of land, 40 gardens, a water-mill in Mag
dalen-street, a wood called Channonsgrove in the li
berties of the town, with 200 acres of land adjoining,
ten messuages and 200 acres in Drakeland, in the
county, and another messuage in the town.
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The Black Abbey, in the Irishtown. A Dominican
.;.-. Priory, founded in the year 1225, by William Mares-
chal, jun., Earl of Pembroke ; he was interred in the
choir in the year 1231. The house was endowed by
King Henry VI., and the Bishops of Ossory. Peter
Cantwell, the last Prior, surrendered it; and, 35
Henry VIII., it was granted to Walter Archer, the
sovereign, and to the burgesses of Kilkenny for ever,
at the yearly rent of 12s. 4d. Irish money; now worth
12/. 6s. Sd.
A Franciscan Priory, founded on the bank, of the
Noire, by Richard Mareschal Earl of Pembroke, 15th
October 1244. King Henry III. granted 201. to be
paid annually for buying Albs for the Franciscans of
Kilkenny, Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Athlone.
17th Nov. 1338, a great flood destroyed all the bridges,
mills, and buildings in and about Kilkenny, but did
not approach the great altar of this Monastery. The
noble and venerable rains of this edifice stand yet,
reaching from the city wall to the river. Yearly value
of the possessions was then 91. 7s. Id. ; or in money of
the present day, 187/. Is. 8d.
At KILMANAGH. An Abbey, founded in the year 563,
by St. Natalis.
At KNOCKTOPHER. A Carmelite Friary, founded in
the year 1356, by James the second Earl of Ormond ;
granted, with all the appurtenances, to Patrick Barn wall,
34 Henry VIII., for ever, at the yearly rent of 4s. Irish ;
now worth 4/.
At ROSSIBEHCAN. A Monastery, founded 1267. by the
Walsh family ; granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Luke Blake, of
New Ross, County Wexford. i
At THOMASTOWN. A Dominican Friary.
At TIBRACH, on the Suir below Carrick. An Abbey,
where St. Dominic lived in the sixth century ; now a Pro
testant place of worship.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
THE KING S (COUNTY).
At BIRR, now PARSONSTOWN, a beautiful town, fifty-
seven miles west of Dublin. An Abbey, founded by St.
Brendan, son of Neim.
At CLONEMORE. An Abbey, founded by St. Pulche-
rius.
At CLO> T EFERTMULLOE. An Abbey, founded in the
sixth century, by St. Molua, or St. Luan, the son of Carthar,
of Munster. Clonefertmulloe is now a Protestant place of
worship. [Clone, with which these names are compounded,
is an Irish word, and signifies enclosure ; andferta, another
Irish word, signifying miracles, so that this name signifies
the miracle-retreat of St. Mulloa.]
At CLONMACNOISE, on the Shannon, in the Barony of
Garycastle. St. Kieran having received this place, and the
Island of Saints, together with one hundred Churches in
Meath, from Dermid, son of Cervail, monarch of Ireland,
and having bestowed the Church of Clonard upon his
master, St. Finian, and the island upon St. Domnan, he
founded, in the year 548, an Abbey for himself at Clon-
macnoise, which became a celebrated Monastery. Besides,
there was a Cathedral Church, ten small churches built by
different provincial Kings, and a Nunnery with a Church,
which was accidentally burnt in 1180, and rebuilt by the
Queen of Meath.
At DURROW. A Monastery of Augustine Canons,
founded in the sixth century, which flourished in learning
and sanctity for many ages, until it was granted, 4 Eliza
beth, to Nicholas Herbert, Esq., for the term of twenty-one
years, at \Ql. yearly rent; now worth 200^.
At FRANKFORT, formerly called KILCORMUCK on the
Shannon. A Monastery of Carmelites, founded by Odo
O Molloy, a chief of that country. In the year 1479, died
Charles O Molloy, a brave and holy man. This house with
all the possessions were granted to Robert Leicester.
At GALLEX. A Monastery, founded in the year 492, by
St. Canoe ; granted, with all the possessions, 4th June 1612
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to Sir George Moore, at the yearly rent of 151. Is. lid. *
now worth 307/. 18s. 4cZ.
At GLEAN, or GLIN,OII the river Brusna, near Firbance.
A Monastery, founded by St. Dermid, whose feast is held
on the 8th of July ; it stood till the eleventh century, and,
of course, until the general dissolution.
At KILCOLGAN. An Abbey, founded in the year 580,
by St. Colgan, in the Barony of Garycastle.
At KILCOLGAN. An Abbey, founded in the year 570,
near the parish of Birr, by St. Colgan, son of Aengus,
King of Munster ; now a-Protestant place of worship.
At KILCOMIN, near Roscrea. An Abbey, founded or
governed by St. Cumene, surnamed the White, who was
educated in the Abbey of Hy.
At KILLEGALLY. An Abbey, in which St. Trena was
Abbot in the sixth century ; now a Protestant place of
worship in the Barony of Garycastle.
At KIL LEIGH. A Priory of regular Canons, in which
the Abbot St. Sincheal died of the plague in the year 550.
This house, 18 Elizabeth, with three messuages, 124 acres
of arable land, 24 of pasture, 3 of meadow, arid 4 of wood,
and three messuages, six cottages, 24 acres of arable land,
and 7 of pasture, in the town of Donfeigh in this county,
with the tithes, &c., were granted to Gerald, Earl of Kil-
dare, and his heirs, at the yearly rent of II. 13s. 4c?., now
worth 33/. 6s. 8d., with the condition that he maintain
besides one able horseman.
A Nunnery, founded by the Warren family soon after
the arrival of the English. A Dominican Friary, built
in the reign of Edward I., by O Connor; granted to
John Allee.
At KILLIADHUIN.A Nunnery, founded in the 5th cen
tury, by St. Keran, for his mother Liadana.
AtKiNNiTTY, near Birr. An Abbey, founded in the
year 557, where St. Finan was Abbot that year. In the
year 871, died Abbot Colga M Conagan, who was esteemed
the best and most polished poet of those days in the kingdom,
and the principal historian.
At LEMANAGHAN. A Monastery, in which St. Mau-
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
chan died of the plague in the year 661 ; became after
wards a Protestant place of worship.
At LEITIIMORE. A Monastery, founded in the year
655, by St. Pulcherius, in the Irish language Mochoemoc.
Many Saints and holy Abbots flourished here until the dis
solution.
At LYNN ALLY. A Monastery, founded 516, by St.
Colman.
At MONISTERORAS. A^Franciscan Friary, built 1325,
by Sir John of Bermingham, Earl of Louth ; granted to
Nicholas Herbert.
At MUGNA. An Abbey, founded by St. Finan, of Clo-
nard, on a piece of land which was given him by the King
of Leinster, Carbreus.
At RATH BEG. An Abbey, founded south of Birr, by
St. Abban, who died in the year 650.
At RATHLIBTIIEN, in the Barony of Fercall. An Abbey,
founded by St. Illand about 540; his statue is still to be
seen in the church, with his mitre and crosier in his hand.
At RAYNAGH. A Nunnery, founded by St. Regnacia,
sister to St. Finian, who died in the year 563 ; his mother,
Tolacia, was Abbess here : now a Protestant place of wor- 7
ship.
At SEIRKERAN, four miles east of Birr. A Monastery,
founded 402, by St Kieran, native of Cape Clear, in the
county Cork. It was consigned, with all the possessions, in
the year 1568, to Sir William Taafe, who assigned it to
James Earl of Roscommon.
AtTuiLEiM. A Monastery, in which Abbot Carnech
died in the year 556.
LEITRIM (COUNTY).
At ANAGHDUFFE, nearLoughboffin. An Abbey, founded
in the year 766 ; now a Protestant place of worship in the
diocese of Ardagh.
At BALLEGARCY. A beautiful Monastery, founded in
the year 1518, by Cornelius O Brien; some writers attach
this place to the county of Longford.
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At CLONE. An Abbey, formerly of great repute, founded
about the year 570, by St. Fraecli ; now a Protestant
place of worship in the diocese of Ardagh.
At CREEVLEA, on the river BoonicL A Franciscan
Friary, founded in the year 1508, by Margaret, daughter
of Lord O Brien, and wife to Lord O Roirk; she died in
1512, and was interred here; dissolved in the reign of
James I.
At DOIREMELLE, in Lower iBrerfiny. A Nunnery, found
ed by St. Tigenach for his mother St. Mella, who died be
fore the year 787.
At DROMLEAS, on Loughgille. A Monastery, built by
St. Patrick for St. Benignus ; now a Protestant place of
worship.
At DROMAHAIRE. See CREEVLEA.
At FENAUGII, in the Barony of Leitrim. A Monastery,
in which St. Callin was Abbot in the time of St. Columb.
This place was formerly celebrated for the School of Divinity,
and was the general resort of students from all parts of
Europe ; half a mile from the edifice is a well dedicated to
St. Callin ; now a Protestant place of worship in the diocese
of Ardagh.
At JAMESTOWN. A Franciscan Friary.
At KILDAREIS, or Cell of the Two Palms of the Hands;
called also Carcuir. Shineill, or the Reclusory of St. Shi-
nell, is situated in Lough Melvin. St. Shinell, who was bell*
founder to St. Patrick, died in the year 548.
At KILNAILE. St. Natalis, or Naal, was Abbot of the
Abbey here, and died in the year 563 ; the festival is on
the 27th of January.
At LEITRIM, on the Shannon. An Abbey, in which St,
M Xeigus was Abbot.
At Mo HILL. An Abbey, founded in the year 608, by
St. Manchan, who was the patron of seven churches. Many
glebes, fees, lands, and tithes, were given to this house ;
they were valued at the dissolution at 2/. 6s. Sd. , now worth
461. 13s. 4^.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
LIMERICK (COUNTY).
At ABBINGTON. A Monastery, founded for the Cister-
tian Monks in the year 1205, by Theobald Fitzwalter Lord
of Carrick, who richly endowed it, and was interred here
in the year 106. December 6, 5 Elizabeth, this Monas
tery was granted, with its appurtenances in the counties of
Limerick, Kerry, and Carlow, to Peter Walshe, at the
yearly rent of 577. 2s. 3d., Irish money, now worth 11 42 /.5s.;
he was to maintain one horseman on the premises besides.
At ABBEYFEAL. A Cistertian Abbey, built in the year
1188.
At ADAIRE, formerly a respectable place, though now
but a miserable village. A Friary of the Order of the Holy
Trinity, founded in the reign of Edward I., by John Earl
of Kildare ; granted, 37 Elizabeth, with all the possessions,
together with the possessions of the Grey Friars, Preaching
Friars, and Augustinian Friars, the Abbey of Monasterne-
nagh, and the "Nunnery of St. Katherine, to Sir Henry
Wallop, at the. rent of 26/. 17s. 8dL, now worth 5371. 13s. 4d.,
he being bound to maintain two horsemen on the premises.
Augustine Friary, founded about 1315, by John Earl
of Kildare ; granted to Sir Thomas Wallop, together
with the possessions. Of this friary remain, still in good
preservation, the steeple, which is supported on an
arch, the choir, nave, and aisle ; there are some beauti
ful cloisters with Gothic windows, the sides of which
are ornamented with escutcheons and saltire crosses
alternately : the workmanship is both simple and ele
gant.
Grey Friary, founded in the east part of the town,
in the year 1465, by Thomas Earl of Kildare, and
Joan his wife, daughter to the Earl of Desmond ; they
presented unto the house two silver chalices and a bell
that cost 10/., now worth 200/. The Countess was
interred in the choir in the year 1486.
The Friary, with its possessions, sixteen acres of
land, a church, three parks, a water-mill and water
course, with a fishing wier on the river Mage, was
granted, 37 Elizabeth, to Sir Henry Wallop, Knt.
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At ANY, in the Barony of Small County. Augustin
Friary, built in the reign of Henry II. by sundry persons ;
granted, 31 Elizabeth, to Edward, John, and Mary Absley,
at the yearly rent of 47 1. 7s. 6|c?., now worth 94:71. 10s. lOd,
At CLUNCAGH, near Rathkeale. A Convent, built by
St. Maidoc, of Ferns, who died in the year 624; now a
Protestant place of worship.
At CROAGH, near Rathkeale, formerly a large town.
There is a large church, which was anciently collegiate.
At GALE ALLY, in the Barony of Cashlea. A large Monas
tery, founded by the O Briens : the ruins thereof, which are
yet visible, together with the ruins of several other religious
foundations, clearly evince the ancient magnificence of this
town. This Monastery, with three gardens, six messuages,
and six acres of arable land, were granted, 35 Henry VIII. ,
to John Desmond for ever, at the yearly rent of 4of. Irish,
now worth 6s. Sd.
At GREANY, formerly a town of Corporation in the Ba
rony of Coanagh. A Collegiate Church, destroyed when
the town fell into insignificance and obscurity.
This town took its name from a celebrated Hospital of
Hospitalers, which was founded in the reign of King John,
by Geoffrey de Mariscis, chief Governor of Ireland in the
year 1215. Queen Elizabeth granted this hospital and all
the possessions to Sir Valentine Brown, ancestor of the
noble family of Kenmare in Killarney : he built a magnifi
cent castle on the venerable ruins.
At KILDIMMA, near Adaire. A Monastery, built by
Dimma, a Priest, who was the preceptor of St. Declan.
See KILMAMHAMBEG, page 85, hujus.
At KILMALLOCK, formerly a respectable walled town,
but now a miserable Priory of regular Canons, founded by
St. Mocheallog, who died about 639 j now the Protestant
place of worship.
Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1291, by
Gilbert, son of Lord Offalley ; granted 36 Elizabeth,
with the possessions, to Nicholas Maigh, sovereign, and
the Corporation, for ever, at the yearly rent of 2/. 13s.Sc?.,
now worth 531. 13s. 4d.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
AtKiLSiiAXE, orKiLSHONNA, near the county of Cork.
A Franciscan Monastery, founded by Fitzgerald Lord of
Clenlis.
A Cistercian Abbey, founded in the year 1198.
At KILTEEL. A Hospitaler s Commandery, founded in
the Barony of Counagh.
At KILTEIDHILL, in the Territory of A ra. An Abbey
which was the place of interment of the Saints Mumis and
LomchuOj disciples of St. Patrick, and of seven other holy
Bishops.
KYNNETHIN. An Abbey stood there in the year 1300,
and we may presume that it stood until the general devas
tation.
At LIMERICK, as celebrated for its brave defence against
King William in the year 1691, as for the infamous trea
chery on his part in violating the articles of capitulation. A
Nunnery, founded in the year 1374, by Donald O Brien,
King of Limerick.
A Priory of Regular Canons, founded by Simon
Minor, before the year 1319 ; granted, at the suppres
sion, to Edmond Sexton.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1250, by
Donogh C. O Brien King of Thomond. In the year
1462 died James son of the Earl of Desmond ; the
ancient records of this house represent them bound to
celebrate annual masses for the soul of this nobleman,
and for the souls of his parents and successors, with
their wives.
Henry, the last Prior, was found at the suppression
to be seised of the site, church, steeple, dormitory, three
chambers, a cemetery, and sundry closes, containing
one and a half acre, within the precincts ; a garden of
four acres without the walls of the monastery, and
thirty acres of land, called Cortbrecke, in the liberties ;
salmon weir, St. Thomas s Island, and land near Par-
teen, called Monabrahir. This house, with all the
possessions, were granted, 35 Henry VIII. , to James
Earl of Desmond, in capite, at the yearly rent of 5s. 2cf.,
now worth 51. 3s. 4d. A part of the Friary is converted
; nto a tan-yard, and a large barrack is built on the
other part.
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A Grey Friary, founded in the time of Henry III.,
by O Brien, of the royal houses of Limerick and
Thomond, outside the walls of the city, on the spot
where a court-house was built, which is since con
verted into an hospital ; granted to Edmond Sexton,
by King Henry VIII. , at the yearly rent of 2s. 2c?.,
now worth 2/. 3s. 4d. ; though by a valuation then
made, it was worth a great deal more.
An Augustine Friary, founded in the 13th century,
by O Brien, of the kingly race of Limerick and Tho
mond, near Quay-lane, but not a trace of it is to be
seen now. The possessions of this house in lands and
houses, through town and country, were valued at
SI. 6s. Id., now worth 1661. Is. 8d.
An Hospital of Templars stood near the above house,
but not a vestige of this either is to be seen.
AtMiLTOWN, or BALLYMULLIN. A Carmelites Friary,
founded by Nellan O Mulloy.
AtMoNASTEiiNENAGH,in the Barony of Poble O Brien.
A Cistercian Abbey, founded by O Brien, in the year 1151.
This house, with all the possessions, consisting of rive plough
lands, and many other revenues and privileges, were granted
to Sir Henry Wallop.
At MONASTERXACALLIAGII, near Lough-Girr. An
Augustine Nunnery, to which belonged the rectories of
Drishane, Cullen, Nohavel, Kilmeen, and Dromtariff, in
the county of Cork ; granted to Sir Henry Wallop.
At M UNO RET, three miles south of Limerick. A Mo
nastery, built prior to the coming of St. Patrick to Munster;
he placed St. Nessan over it, who died in the year 551.
The Psalter of Cashel relates that there were, within the
walls of this Abbey, six churches, that contained 1500
religious ; 500 of whom were learned preachers, 500 psalm
ists, and the remaining 500 engaged in spiritual exercises.
The ruins are still visible.
At NEWCASTLE. Hospital of Templars founded here, and
then a walled town, which, since the destruction of this
hospital or castle, fell into its present insignificance.
At RATHKEALE. A Priory of Augustinians, built by a
Mr. Harvey.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
LONGFORD (COUNTY).
ABBEY SHRULE, near the river Inny, founded by
O Farrell, for Cistercian Monks; granted, 11 Elizabeth, to
Robert Dillon, with the appurtenances, twenty-four cottages,
in the t.own of Vore; one hundred and eighty acres of
land near it ; eighty acres of pasture and underwood, near
said town also ; one messuage, four cottages in Cranaghe ;
sixty acres near said town ;, two messuages and four cottages
in Ballynamanoghe ; sixty-four acres near the same, for the
yearly rent of 10/. 14s. 4d, now worth 2141. 6s. Sd.
At ARDAGH, near Longford. A Monastery, founded by
St. Patrick.
At BALLYNASAGGART. A Franciscan Friary, built by
the O Farrells.
At CLONEBRONE, near Granard. A Nunnery, founded
by St. Patrick, for the two Emerias of St. Guasact, Abbot
of Lerha. This great asylum of virgins stood until the year
1107, and, of course, until the general dissolution of Abbeys.
At DEIRG, or ABBEY DEIRG. A Priory, founded in the
time of Joan, by Gormgall O Quin; value at the suppres
sion 2/. yearly, now worth 40/.; granted to Nicholas Aylmor.
At INCHYMORY, or GREAT ISLAND. A Monastery,
founded by St. Columb, about the year 450, where St.
Boadan, of Inismore, died, on the 1 4th January. In the
vear 1414 died Edward M Findbair, Prior.
At INISBOFFIN, an Island in Lough Rie. An Abbey,
founded by St. Risch, son of St. Dorerca, sister of St.
Patrick.
At INISCLOTIIRANN, an Island in the same Lough. An
Abbey, founded in the year 540, by St. Dhearmuid Naoimb
or St. Jerome the Just, and brother to Felix bishop of
Kilniore, who wrote a learned and pious work, in the nature
of a Psalter. On the 17th December 1160, died Gilla or
Nehemias O Dunin, professor and celebrated scholar, poet
and historian.
At ISLAND OF ALL SAINTS, in Lough Rie. A noble
Monastery, built in the year 544, by St. Kieran. In four
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years afterwards he procured a very large endowment for
the support of its poor and having appointed St. Dom-
nan his successor, he quitted this island, and built the Abbey
of Clonmacnoise.
At KILGLASS. A Nunnery, where St. Echea, sister of
Mell, was abbess.
At KILINMORE. An Abbey, founded by St. Palladius,
who lived in the year 450 ; now the Protestant place of
worship.
At LERIIA, near Granard. A Monastery, founded by
St. Patrick, for St. Guasacht, the son of his old master;
another Monastery, founded in the year 1205, by Lord
Richard Tuit, who was killed in Athlone, in the year 1211,
by the falling of a tower, and was buried here. The pos
sessions, at the surrender, valued at SI. 13s. 4d. yearly, now
worth 173/. 6s. Sd.
At LONGFORD. An Abbey, founded by St. Idus, a dis
ciple of St. Patrick, whose feast falls on the 14th July. In
1400 a fine Monastery was founded by O Farrell, for the
Dominicans ; granted, together with possessions, in the year
1615, by King James I., to Francis Viscount Valentia. The
church of this Priory is now the Protestant place of worship
in the parish.
At MOYDOE, three miles from Ardagh. St. Modan, whose
feast falls on the 12th February, was Abbot in 591.
At ST. JOHNSTOWN. There was a Grey Friary near
this town, which had, of course, been ingulfed in the ge
neral vortex of the Reformation. ,
LOUTH (COUNTY).
At ARDEE. A Crouched Friary, founded by Roger Lord
Ardee, for the salvation of his own soul, and the souls of his
wife Alicia, his father William, his mother Joan, his
brethren Gilbert and Peter, in the year 1207, for the Augus-
tinians. The founder, for the better support of this house,
and to enable the Friars to exercise more liberally their
works of mercy and charity, granted them the carucate of
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
land which Osmond Doubleday held ; also full liberty to
bring water for the use of the house, and a sufficient cart-
way. ^ This^ house was considerably endowed, by grants and
donations, from several other pious Catholics. In the year
1612 James I. granted the house and possessions to Sir
Garret Moore, at the yearly rent of 115/. 5s. Sd., now
worth 2,3051. 13s. 4d.
A Carmelite Friary, founded in the time of Richard I.
In the year 31 Henry VIII. Patrick, the last Prior,
surrendered this house and all the possessions, valued
yearly at II. 7s. 2c?., now worth 271. 3s. 4d.
ARDPATRICK. Church founded by St. Patrick.
At CARLINGFORD. A Dominican Friary, founded in
the year 1305, by Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster;
granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Nicholas Bognell, at the yearly
rent of 41. 6s. 8d., now worth 86/. 13s. 4d.
At DROGHEDA. A Priory of regular Canons, celebrated
for the Synod held there by Cardinal Papiro, in the year
1152.
St. Mary s Hospital, founded by Ursus de Swemele,
who by the consent of his wife Christiana, bestowed on
this house all his lands and rents in Ireland. The
house was seized, 31 Henry VIII., of 60 acres of land
in Glaspistell, rent 13s. 4d. ; 30 acres in Carlingford,
rent 13s. 4c?.; two messuages in Dundalk, rent 6s.;
two ; acres in Stabanane, rent 2s. ; besides some other
rectories, lands, &c. Granted to the Mayor of Drog-
heda; rent I/. 14s. 4d., now worth 341. 13s. 4d.
St. Laurence s Priory ; granted to the Mayor of
Drogheda.
A Dominican Priory, founded in the year 1224, by
Lucas, Archbishop of Armagh. Granted, 35 Henry
VIII., with all the possessions, to Walter Dowdel and
Edward Becke, at the rent of 2s. 2d., now worth
21. 3s. 4d.
A Franciscan Friary, in which some murderers took
shelter, and abjured the land, in the year 1300; grant
ed, 34 Henry VIII, to Gerald Aylmer; rent 3s. 6d.,
now worth 3/. 10s.
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An Augustine Friary, founded in the time of
Richard I. ; granted to the Mayor, &c. of the town.
A House of St. Bennet ; the parliament held at
Drogheda, in the year 1467, under John Earl of Wor
cester, the Lord Deputy, it was decreed that several
lands and rents would be granted to this house.
At DROMCARR. An Abbey, in which Ceallagh, Abbot,
died in the year 811 ; now a Protestant place of worship,
in the diocese of Armagh.
At DRUIMFI^IAST. An Abbey, where St, Finian was
Abbot and Bishop, in the time of St. Columb.
At DRUMSHALLON. A noble Monastery, founded by
St. Patrick. In 969 the Danes plundered and possessed
this house; it reformed in 1247.
At DUNDALK. An Hospital, founded for the sick and
the aged of both sexes ; founded in the time of Henry II.,
by Berthram de Verdon, lord of the town; granted, with
all the possessions, in town and country, 1 Elizabeth, to
Henry Dray cot, at the yearly rent of !!/._, now worth 220 /.
A Grey Friary, built in the time of Henry III., by
Lord John de Verdun; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to
James Brandon, at the fine of 91. 10s., and rent 6d.,
now worth 1907. 10s.
At FAUGIIER, the native place of St. Brigid. A Nunnery,
founded by St. Monenna, in the year 638, where she pre
sided over 150 virgins, but resigned it to Orbilla or Servila,
and built another Nunnery for herself at Kilsleive in the
county of Armagh.
A Priory of Canons, built in the early ages, and
now become the Protestant place of worship.
AtlNiSKiN. A Monastery, built by St. Dageus, smith
to St. Kieron ; it is now protestantized.
At KILCI.OGHER, on the Boyne. A Monastery, founded
by St. Nectan, nephew to St. Patrick; now protestantized
also. \
At KILSARAN. A Comniandery of Templars, founded in
the twelfth century by Maud de Lacie ; it was given to the
hospitalers, in the reign of Edward II. This house was
rich in lands.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
At KNOCK, near Louth. An Augustine Prior}", founded
in the year 1148, by Donchad Hua Kervail, prince of that
country, and Eclaii Bishop of Clogher. This house and all
the possessions were granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Sir John
King, at the yearly rent of 16/. 5s. 4d., now worth
325/. 6s. 8c/.
At LOUTH. A noble Monastery and School, founded b} r
St. Patrick, for St. Mocteus or Mochtalugh a Briton, who
died 19th August 534, after the age of three hundred years.
,The house and immense possessions were granted to Sir
Oliver Pl.unket.
At MELLIFONT, five x miles from Drogheda. A Cistercian
Abbey, built by Donogh M Carroll, Prince of Uriel, to
which St. Bernard sent the Monks from the Monastery of
Clairvean in France, in the year 1142. A great Synod was
held there in the year 1157, at which assisted the Arch
bishop of Armagh, the then Pope s legate, together with
many Bishops and Princes ; on this occasion many ricli
presents were made to the Abbey, particularly by Murcher-
tach O Loughlainn, King of Ireland; he gave 140 oxen,
60 ounces of gold, and a townland near Drogheda, called
Finnabhuir Naninghean ; O Carroll, Prince of Uriel, gave
60 ounces of gold ; Dervorgilla, wife to O Rourke, Prince
of Bremny, gave 60 ounces of gold, a gold chalice for the
high altar, and vestments for nine other altars in the same
house. This house, and its extensive possessions, were
granted, in the year 1641, to Sir Gerald Moore.
At MONASTERBOICE. A Religious house, founded by
St. Bute, who died 7th December, 521. We find that it
continued a celebrated school of religion, and both profane
a-rid sacred literature, until the twelfth century, and, doubt
less until the fifteenth.
At TERFECKAN. A Monastery, founded in the year
665. A Nunnery, founded in the year 1195, by
M Mahon. By an inqusition taken, 33 Henry VIII.,
the last Abbess, Margaret Hobbert, Avas found to be seised
of one hall, two houses in a ruinous state, a haggard, park
wood, three gardens within the precincts of the Con
vent, valued, besides reprises, 3s. 4c/. ; two messuages, two
gardens, three parks, and five acres of land in Termonfeg-
han, value, besides reprises, 17s. 4d. ; eight messuages,
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three parks, six acres, and three stangs of land, and one of
meadow in Killiligger, value II.; thirteen messuages, four
parks, one hundred acres of arable land and four of
meadow, and twenty of pasture, in Killaghton, annual value,
besides reprises, 41. 8s., and the church or rectory of Killagh
ton, value 50*.; making together 81. 18s. Sd., now worth
17SI. 13s. 4d.; granted, 20 April 1578, to Catharine Bruton.
MAYO (COUNTY).
At AGHAGOWER, five miles from Ballintobber. A Monas
tery, built by St. Patrick for St. Senach ; now a Protestant
place of worship.
At AGHAMORE. A Monastery, built by St. Patrick, for
his disciple St. Loarn ; now a Protestant place of worship.
At ANXAGII. A Franciscan Friary; worth 13s. 4c?.,
now worth l 3l. 6s. Sd.; it stood to the year 1440, when
Walter Lord M William Oughter died there.
AtBALLOGH,in the Barony of Clonmorris. An Abbey,
built by St. Mochuo, who was the first Abbot of it, and died
in the year 637, whose feast falls on the 1st January.
At B ALLEN TULLY. A Monastery, worth at the suppres
sion, eight quarters of land, valued each 13s. 4d., now
13/. 6s. Sd. each, or 106/. 13s. 4d.
At BALLYHAUNES. An Augustine Friary, which was
founded by the Nangle family, and which, according to an
inquisition held 12 May 1608, possessed twelve acres of
land.
At BALLINA, on the river Moy. An Abbey; suppressed.
At BALLYNASMALL. A Carmelite Friary, founded in
the 13th century, by the Prendergasts ; Donogbuy O Gor-
mealy was the last Prior, and possessed, at the suppression,
lands worth yearly 13s. 4c/., now worth 13/. 6s. Sd.; granted
to Sir John King.
At BALLINROBE. An Augustine Friary; by an inquisi
tion held 27 Elizabeth, the possessions were worth 14s. 10c?.,
now worth 14/. 16s. Sd.
At BALLINTOBBER, or Town of Well. An Augustine
Abbey, founded in the year 1216, by Cathol O Conogher,
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
King of Connaught. Inquisition, held 36 Elizabeth, found
this house possessed of many lands ; granted, in the year
1605, to Sir John King.
At BOGHMOYEN. A Franciscan Friary; dissolved.
At BOPHIN ISLAND, in the Ocean, twelve miles from
the Barony of Morisk. An Abbey, founded in the year 667,
by St. Colman; in the year 916 died Abbot Fearadagh.
At BORRISCARRA. A Carmelites Friary, which Pope
John XXIII. gave, in the year 1412, to the Augustine
Friars; at the general suppression it possessed one quarter
of land, then valued at 13s. 4rf., now 131. 6s. Sd.
At BOWFINAN. A Franciscan Friary, possessed at the
suppression in the year 1608, four quarters of land and
their appurtenances.
At BURISHOOL. A Dominican Friary, built, as appears
from the bull of Pope Innocent VIII., dated 9th February
1486, by Richard de Burke, Lord M William Oughter, and
the head of the Turlogh family ; consigned to Theobald
Vincent Castillogalen.
At CLARA, an Island near the Town of Morisk. A Car
melite Friary, founded in the year 1 224.
At CONG, formerly the royal residence of the Kings of
Connaught, now but a miserable village, a magnificent
Monastery, built by St. Fechan, who died in 664. jEneas
M Donnell, the last Abbot, surrendered it at the general
suppression ; granted, 10 December 1605, to Sir John King,
, ancestor to the Earl of Kingstone, county of Cork. The
ruins of several churches are seen there.
At CROSS. A Monastery belonging to the Abbey of
Balliritober. By an inquisition, held 27 Elizabeth, it pos
sessed lands then valued at 13s. 4d., now 13Z. 6s. Sd.
At CROSSMALYNE. An Abbey. In 1306, three men
were indicted for assaulting and imprisoning the Abbot, and
for taking away his goods and chattels, to the amount of ten
marcs. By an inquisition of 27 Elizabeth, this house pos
sessed four quarters of land, each valuing 13s. 4c?., now
worth 13/. 6s. Sd. each, or 53/. 2s. Sd. the four.
At DOMNAGHMORE. An Abbey, founded by St. Patrick,
for St. Muckna.
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At ER.EW. A Friary, erected at the extreme end of Erew,
which is a peninsula, stretching out in the barony of Tiraw-
ley, in which St. Leogar was Abbot ; his feast is held on
the 30th September By an inquisition of 27th Elizabeth,
it possessed one quarter of land, then worth 13s. 4c?., now
I3J. 6s. Sd.
At INCHMEAL, an Island, where there was an Abbey, in
which Maoliosa, son of Thurlogh O Connor, was Abbot, in
the year 1223.
At INISTORMOR. Afc *Augustine Friary, built by Eugene
O Gorman and Thady M Firbiss, on a spot of ground which
was granted them, in the year 1454, by Thady O Dond,
which grant was confirmed by a bull of Pope Nicholas V.
At KILLECRAW. A Religious House was seised at the
inquisition of 30 Elizabeth, of some lands w r orth 6s. yearly,
now worth 61.
At KILLEDAX. A Franciscan Friary, possessed, at the
inquisition of 1608, several lands and tenements.
At KILLXATRYXODA, or the Abbey of the Trinity, en
dowed with a quarter of land.
At KILFINIAN. An Abbey, founded by St. Finian.
At KILMORMOYLE, in the Barony of Tirawley. A Mo
nastery, founded by St. Olcan, disciple of St. Patrick, now
a Protestant place of worship in the diocese of Killala.
At KILNEGARVAN. A Church, founded by St. Fechan,
who died in the year 664.
At KDLVEN Y. A Franciscan Friary, which, according to
an inquisition of 27 Elizabeth, was worth, in lands and te
nements, 13s. 4d. yearly, now worth 131. 6s. Sd.
At KILLYX. An Abbey was found, possessed, at the
same time, of some lands.
At MAYO. A Priory of Regular Canons, founded in the
year 670, by St. Colman, who came over from Landisfarne,
Northumberland. He was followed hither by St. Gerald
and his three brothers, with three thousand disciples from
England. Many illustrious saints and great men lived
and died here; granted, 20 Elizabeth, to the Burgesses and
Corporation of Galway ; rent 26/. 12s., now worth 53*21.
A Nunnery, in which St. Segretia, the Abbess, (sister to
ABBEYS, PIUORIES, &c.
St. Gerald,) and one hundred virgin Nuns died of the plague
in the year 664.
At Mo RISK, a town on the Bay of Newport. An Au-
gustin Friary, founded by the O Maillies, Lords of the
country ; at the suppression it possessed lands valued at
13s. 4d., now worth 131, 6s. Sd.
At MOYNE. A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year
1460, by William O Rourke; granted, 37 Elizabeth, to Ed
mund Barrett, with all the possessions, at 5s. rent, noipr
worth 51.
At RATI-IBRAN". A Dominican Friary, founded by the
.Dexter family ; granted, in the year 1577, to Thomas Dex
ter : the venerable ruins of the sacred edifice stand there
amidst a few wretched cabins.
At ROSSERICK. A Franciscan Friary, built by a Mr.
Joice ; granted to James Garvey. There is here, and also
in Moyne, a confessional of hewn stone for two confessors
to sit in, and a hole in each side for the penitents to speak
through.
At STRADE, on the Moy, near Athletban. A Francis
can Friary, built by the sept of M Jordan, but it was given
to the Dominicans in the year 1252, by Jordan, of Exeter,
Lord of Athlethan, at the request of Basilia his wife,
daughter of Lord Meiler, of Birmingham; on the 18th of
March, 1434, Pope Eugene IV. granted several indulgences
to this house ; granted, 30 Elizabeth, to Patrick Barnwell.
At TARMANCARRA. A Nunnery stood in the peninsula
of Mullet.
At URL A RE, in the Barony of Costello. A Dominican
Friary, founded by the Wangle family, who afterwards
took the name of Costello, and became Lords of the Barony.
The Dominicans settled there in the year 1430. The house
underwent two inquisitions, one on the 1*2 th of May, 1608,
the other 24th of May, 1610 ; granted to Lord Dillon.
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MEATH (COUNTY).
At ARDBRAGCAN, a village in the Barony of Navan,
an Abbey.
At ARDEATIT, a village near Duleck. A church or per
petual chantry, a priest was stationed, with the obligation
of celebrating mass ; the chantry was a body corporate. The
inquisition held 14 James found in possession of some lands
against the statute.
At ARD MULCH AN, near Painstown. There was a parish
church ; a perpetual chantry of one priest ; but the in
quisition of 10th James found it in possession of lands
against the statute, which of course was sufficient cause for
suppressing it ; value 17s. annually, now 17.
At ARDSALLAGH, a village on the Boyne. A Monas
tery, founded by St. Finian, who died 12th December, 563.
At ATHBOY. A Carmelite Friary, founded on a site
which was given by William, of London, in the year 1517,
This Friary, with eleven messuages, three cellars, one or
chard, and six gardens, in Athboy, with four acres of mea
dow, called the Friar s meadow in Advenston; were granted
34 Henry VIII. to Thomas Casey for ever, at the yearly
rent of 2s., now worth Zl.
At BALLYBOGAN, or Priory DE LAUDE DEI. An Au-
gustin Friary, founded in the 12th century by Jordan Co-
min. This house was granted, 34 Henry VIII., to Lord
Carbray, at the yearly rent of 41. 3s. 4d,, now worth
83/. 6s. Sd. : some of the possessions were granted 4 Eliza
beth to Edward Fitzgerald.
At BEAU EEC. A church of St. Mary and St. Laurence,
endowed in the reign of King John, by Walter de Lacie,
stood until the 14th century, and, without doubt, until the
general dissolution.
At BECTIFF, near Trim. A Cistercian Monastery,
founded in the year 1146, by Murchard O Melaghlin, King
of Meath ; surrendered, 34 Henry VIII., with all the pos
sessions.
At CLONARD. An Abbey of Canons, founded by St.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
Finian. This Abbey, with all the possessions, were granted,
6 Edward VI., to Thomas Cusacke, at the yearly rent of
8/., now worth 160Z. ; some of the possessions were granted,
8 Elizabeth, to Richard Hayne ; rent 31. 8s. 6c?., now worth
68/. 10s. : another parcel of the possessions was granted,
36 Elizabeth, to William Browne<
At COLPE, a village on the Boyne. An Abbey of regular
Canons, founded in the year 1182, by Hugh de Lacie.
" At the suppression of Monasteries, the Prior was seised of
the following tithes in Meath : Colpe, eight couple of corn ;
Newtown, one and half; St. James, one ; Pylleston, one:
Ballangstone, four and half; Paynstone, two and half."
At DISERTTOLA. An Abbey, founded by St. Tola, who
was made Bishop of Clonard, and died L in the year 733.
This house stood until the 12th century.
At DONNYGARNEY. A Nunnery, granted to Miss Dray-
cot, who married a Mr. Talbot.
At DONOGH PATRICK, an Abbey, founded by Cono!
O Neil.
At DROGHEDA. A Priory of Hospitalers, founded in the
time of Joan, or principally endowed by Walter de Lacie.
It possessed immense revenues, though they were granted,
6 Edward VI., to James Sedgrave, for 10s. Wd. yearly
rent ; now worth 2 1 .
A Carmelite Friary, built by the inhabitants of
Drogheda. There were two grants made, one by the
Corporation, in the time of Edward II., of eighty
virgates of land, and another by William Messager, of
Drogheda, in the time of Edward III., in the year
1346, of four acres of land to the Friars, for the pur
pose of maintaining lights before the image of the
Blessed Virgin in this church.
At DULEEK, an Abbey, the extensive possessions of
which were granted, 10 James I., to Sir Gerald Moor.
A Priory of the Virgin Mary. Several inquisitions
were held on this house ; all the possessions were granted
to Sir Gerald Moor; rent 91. Us. 7c?., now worth
191 /. Us. 8d.
An Hospital, founded before the year 1403,
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At DUNSHAGHLIN. A Church, founded by St. Seachlan.
At INDENEIST, near Slane, an Abbey.
At KELLS, a celebrated Monastery, founded about the
year 550. Henry VIII. granted it, in the 34th year of his
reign, to Gerald Fleming and to Sir Gerald Plunket.
A Priory or Hospital, founded in this town, in the
time of Richard I., by Walter de Lucie, lord of Meath.
This house was surrendered by the last Prior, with the
several possessions, 31 Henry VIII., and granted,
8 Elizabeth, to Richard Slayne, at the yearly rent of
14/. 10s., now worth 290Z.
A Chantry for three priests.
At KILBERUY, near Navan. A Chantry of two
priests or chaplains.
At KILLEEX, a Priory of Canons, founded by St. Eudeus,
in the year 540.
A Nunnery, built by St. Eudeus previous to the
year 580.
At KILMAINIIAMBEG, twelve miles north of Navan.
A Commandery of Templars, founded in the time of
Richard I., by Walter de Lacie, Lord of Meath. This
Commandery was granted,. 33 Elizabeth, to Sir Patrick
Barnwall, at the yearly rent of 631. 12s. 2|<i., now worth
1,272/. 4s. 2c?. ; now the Church.
At KILMAIXIIAM WOOD. A Commandery of Hospi
talers, buiitin the 13th century, by the Prestons. Granted,
23d Sept. 1587, to Henry Duke, at the yearly rent of 41. 10s.,
now worth 90/.
At KILSHIRE. An Abbey, founded in the year 580. ,
At LISMULLIN, near Tarah. A Nunnery, founded in
the year 1240. This house, with its valuable possessions,
were granted, 33 Henry VIII., to Gerald Earl of Kildare
and to Mabell his wife, and to Robert Harrison.
At LOUGH SHILLEN, near Cavan. A Friary, built on
an island in this lake, which is still a remarkable burying-
place.
At NAVAN. A Monastery, built or rebuilt in the 12th
century, by Joceline de Angulo or Nangle ; it stood with a
great deal of celebrity until 31 Henry VIII.; it was granted,
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
with all the possessions ; the horse-barrack is now erected
on the scite of it.
At NEWTOWJT. A Priory of Canons, founded in the
year 1206, by Simon de Rochfort ; it flourished for many
centuries, and possessed many valuable lands and tene
ments; granted by the Parliament, in the year 1536, to
King Henry VIII. ; he granted, in 1550, a parcel of them
to Henry Draycot, at 4/. yearly rent, now worth SOI.
A Priory or Hospital of Cross-bearers, or Crouched-
friars, founded by the Bishop of Meath, in the 13th
century ; granted to Robert Dillon.
At ODDER. A Nunnery, founded by the Barnwall fa
mily, before the year 1195. This house, and all the pos
sessions, were granted, 15th Elizabeth, to Richard Power,
At PIERSTOWX. An Abbey, founded in the early ages.
AtRATiiossAiN. A Monastery, founded by Saint Ossan,
who died 17th February 686.
At RATOATH, thirteen miles north of Dublin ; an Abbey
that possessed, in the reign of Henry III., forty acres of land,
value 6s. 8c?., now worth 6/. 13s. 4d.
A Chantry for three priests ; by the inquisition of
Henry VIII., they were found to possess some lands
contrary to statute, arid were suppressed.
At ROSSE, near Tarah. An Abbey, founded by St. Coe-
man Breae, who died 14th Sept. 614.
At SHRINE, an Abbey of regular Canons; granted, 34
Henry VIII., to Thomas Cusack, at the rent of 5d., now
worth 8s. 4d.
A Chantry.
At SLANE, an Abbey of regular Canons; this house,
with all the possessions, were granted, 32 Henry VIII., to,
James Fleming, Knt. ; rent Id. yearly, now worth Is. Sd.
At TELTOWN, or KILTALTOX. A Church, founded by
St. Abbon ; now a Protestant place of worship.
At TREVET, a large Monastery.
At TRIM, a magnificent Monastery, founded by St. Patrick.
This house was granted, 3% Henry VIII., with all the lands,
&c., to Antony St. Leger, Knt.
A Gray Friary, founded by King John, but granted,
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with all the appurtenances, 34 Henry VIII. , to Lod-
wicke OTudor parson of Roslaye, John Morye parson
of Walterston, and John Wakely; rent 21. 10s., now
worth 21. 8s. 4c?.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1263, by
Geoffry de Geneville, lord of Meath ; there was a great
Synod held in this church, in the year 1291.
A Priory of Cross-bearers, a magnificent building;
the Parliament, in the years 1484, 1487, and 1491,
was held in the spacious hall of it ; granted, with all
the possessions, to Sir Thomas Cusack, 27 Henry VIII.,
at the rent of 8s. 5d. yearly, now worth SI. 8s. 4d.
A Nunnery, founded by some person unknown.
A Church of Grecians, founded very anciently.
A Chantry for three priests.
MONAGHAN (COUNTY).
At CLONES, a small town. A Priory of regular Canons.
Elisabeth granted the hcuse and possessions, in the 29th of
her reign, to Sir Henry Duke.
At MONAGHAN, a Monastery, built by St. Moeldodius,
before the 8th century; granted to Edward Withe; Lord
Blaney has erected a castle on the site.
At TEH ALLAN, in the barony of Monaghan. A religious
house, in which St. Killian was abbot.
QUEEN S (COUNTY).
ABBEY LEIX, founded in the year 1183, by Corcherger
O Moore, for Cistercian Monks. There were two inquisi
tions held on this house, one 5 Edward VI., and the other
5 Elizabeth, when the lands were estimated at 820 acres,, and
were let to the Earl of Ormond for 101. 5s. yearly rent,,
now worth 205 /.
At AGIIABOB, four miles from Montrath, a magnificent
Monastery, founded by St, Canice. The Monastery, with
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
its appurtenances, were granted, 43 Elizabeth, to Florence
Fitzpatrick; rent 51. 18s., now worth 118/.
At AG ii MAC ART, four miles west of D arrow, Upper Os
sory, an Abbey, built about the year 550 ; also a Priory,
granted, 43 Elizabeth, together with several other Monas
teries and parcels of their possessions, to Florence Fitzpatrick,
at the rent of 36/. 8s. 2d., now worth 728Z. 3s. 4d.
At ANN AT RIM, in Upper Ossory. An Abbey, founded
about the year 550 ; now a Protestant place of worship.
At CLONEN AGH, a village in the barony of Maryborough.
A magnificent Monastery, founded by St. Fintan. It is
now a Protestant place of worship in the diocese of Leighlin.
At DESERT ENOS, two miles south east of Maryborough.
This is now called Desert, and is a Protestant place of wor
ship, in the diocese of Leighlin.
At DESERT O DRAIN, in the territory of Hyfalgia.
At KILLEDELIG, in Upper Ossory, a Monastery, now a
Church.
At KILLEBANE, four miles south west of Athy. A sump
tuous Abbey, built by St. Abban, about the year 650 ; now
a Church.
At KILLORMOGH, in Upper Ossory. An Abbey, built
by St. Columb, about the year 558 ; now a place of worship.
AtLEAMCiiuiLL. An Abbey, built by St.Finton-chorach,
in the sixth century.
AtMuNDREiiiD, in Upper Ossory. A Monastery, built
by St. Lasren, in the year 600.
At ROSSTUIRG. An Abbey near the mountain of Sliev
Bloom, governed by St. Brendan.
At SLETTY, near Carlow. An Abbey, by St. Ficah.
At STRADBALLY. A Franciscan Friary, founded in the
twelfth century, by Lord O Mora; granted, with all the
possessions, in the year 1592, to Francis Cosbey, by Knight s
service, or the twentieth part of a Knight s fee, and at the
annual rent of 111. 6s. 3o?., now worth 346 1. 5s.
At TIMOHOE. A Monastery, built by St. Mochoe, who
died in the year 497 ; there is a round tower, with some
ruins of the ancient building to be seen yet.
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ROSCOMMON (COUNTY.)
At ARDCARXA, in the Barony of Boyle. An Abbey of
Regular Canons ; granted, 39 Eliz., to the Provost and
Fellows of Trinity College, Dublin, with eighty acres of land
in Cloncalliagh ; six acres of land in Kilgefin.
A Nunnery of Benedictines, which was a cell to the
Abbey of Kilcreunata, in the county of Galway.
At AGIIDALAIIAGH. An Abbey of Canons, where Com-
gallan was Bishop in the time of St. Patrick. This Abbey
existed in the year 1201.
At ATHJLONE, a Cistercian Abbey. It was enriched by
grants from King John and King Edward I. Granted,
with the possessions, 20 Eliz., to Edmond O Fallon of
Athlone.
At BASLICK, three miles south of Castlereagh, an
Abbey ; now a Protestant place of worship.
At BEALA^ENY. A Franciscan Friary; granted, to
gether with the possessions, to Edmorid O Fallon of Ath
lone, at the yearly rent of 21. 4s. 7e?., now worth 44/. 11s. 8c?.
At BOYLE. A celebrated Cistercian Abbey, granted,
with all the property, in the year 1603, to Sir John King.
4t CALDRYWOLAGH, in the Barony of Boyle. A Fran
ciscan Friary j granted, 24 Aug. 1582, to Bryan M Dermot,
at the yearly rent of 9s. 4d., now worth 94Z.
At CLONRAHAST. A Franciscan Monastery, built by
O Conor, in the reign of Henry VIII.
At CLONSHAVILL. An Abbey, built by S^ Patrick;
granted to Lord Dillon.
At CLOUNTIIUSKERT, seven miles north east of Ros-
common. A Priory, founded in the early ages, by St.
Faithlec ; granted, 3*3 Eliz., to Fryal O Farrell, for 21 years,
at the rent of III. 9s. 8d., now worth 229 J. 1 3s. 4d.
At CLOONCRAFF. A Monastery, founded by St. Patrick ;
it existed in the 12th century ; now a Protestant place of
worship.
At CLOAIXEMUIN. An Abbey existed in the llth cen
tury.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
AtEDARDRuiM. An Abbey, founded by St. Diradius,
brother to St. Canoe, who flourished in the year 492 ; now
a Protestant place of worship.
. At ELPHIN. A Church, founded by St. Patrick, for
St. Assicus. The house and possessions were granted to
Terence O Birne.
At FITHARD, in South Connaught. An Abbey, built by
St. Patrick, for St. Justus ; now a Protestant place of
worship.
At INCH M A CN ERIN, an Island in Loughree. A Monas
tery ; granted, with the extensive possessions in lands and
tithes, 28 Elizabeth, to William Taaffe, who assigned them
to Thomas Spring.
At INC HMO RE, an Island in Loughree. A Priory of
Canons, built, as people think, by St. Liberius, whose me
mory is held in much honour on the island even to this day ;
granted, 9 Elizabeth, to Lord Delvin, for 21 years, at
61. 14s. 8d. rent, now worth 134:1. 13s. 4d.
At KILCOOLEY. An Abbey, built by St. Olcan; now
a Protestant place of worship.
At KILLARAGIIT. A Nunnery, built by St. Patrick, for
St. Athracta. The inquisition held 10 Aug. 33 Elizabeth,
the Abbess of this house was seised of three carucates of
land near the water of Lorgbella ; two to the north of the
waters, and on the west ; the whole valued at 5s. besides
reprises. Granted to Terence O Birne, who assigned it to
the Earl of Clanrickard.
At KILLUCKIN, four miles north of Elphin. A Nunnery,
where St. Lunechaixia is honoured ; she was born before the
year 637 ; now a Protestant place of worship.
At KILMORE. An Abbey, built by St. Patrick ; now
Protestantized.
A Priory, built by Con. O Flanagan, and consecrated
by Donogh O Conor Bishop of Elphin, in the year 1232,
granted in the year 1.580, for 21 years, to Tyren
O Farrell; rent 31. 10s., now worth 701. ; granted
afterwards to Sir Patrick Barn wall.
At KILLOMY. A Monastery, founded before the year
760.
At KILTULLAGII. A Franciscan Friary, founded about
the year 1441.
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At KNOCKVICAR. A Monastery of Dominicans, founded
four miles east of the town ; granted, 26 Elizabeth, together
with the Abbey of Tocmonia, Clonemeaghan, and Court,
in the county of Sligo, to Richard Kendlemarch.
At LOUGHKEE, in this Lake, is Trinity Island, where
stood a Monastery dedicated to the Holy Trinity, in the year
700; rebuilt in 1215, by Clarus M Moylon, Archdeacon
of Elphin; granted, 10 August, 36 Elizabeth, with all the
possessions, to Robert Harrison, for ever, in free soccage, at
261. 13s- 8c/., now worth 5331. 13s. 4rf.
At LYSDUFFE. A Priory in O Conor s Country ; granted
to the Provost and Fellows of Trinity College, Dublin.
At MONASTERE VAN, a Monastery.
At ORAN, five miles west of Roscommon. A Monastery
built by St. Patrick; continues a remarkable place for pil
grimage ; now the Protestant place of worship.
At RANDOWX, seven miles north of Athlone. A Priory
of Hospitalers or Crossbearers, built in the reign of King
John. Phil Nangle was a great benefactor in the reign of
Henry III. This town died away, as well as the castle.
A Priory, founded by Clarus Archdeacon of Elphin.
ROSCOMMON, a town that has acquired much respecta
bility from its monastic edifices.
An Abbey of Regular Canons, founded by St. Coe-
mon, disciple of St. Finian. This house was granted,
20 Elizabeth, with the appurtenances, to Sir Nicholas
Malleye; rent 30/. 5s. 10d, now worth 605Z. 18s. 4d.
i A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1253;
granted, with all the possessions, 29 Jan. 1615, to
Francis Viscount Valentia.
At TEAGHNEVIGHEAN. A religious house in Con-
naught, where the seven daughters of Fergus are honoured.
At TIBSHIIST. A Church, and formerly a great School;
but now a Protestant place of worship.
At TOBERELLY, in the plain of Roscommon. A Fran
ciscan Cell ; it possessed some lands of the value of 13s. 4d. 9
now worth 131. 6s. 8d.
At TOEMONIA. A Franciscan Monastery, founded by
O Connor ; granted, with all the lands, 30 Elizabeth, for
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
twenty-one years, to Richard Kyndelirske, at the yearly
rent of 21. 17s. 2|c/., now worth 57 /. 4s. 2d.
At TULSK, a Dominican Monastery, built in the 15th
century, by M Duill. It fell under the inquisition which
was held 33 Elizabeth.
SLIGO (COUNTY).
At ACHOSTRY, a small Village and Episcopal See. An
Abbey.
At AKEIIAS, or KILMATIN. A Priory, founded in the
year 1280, by the O Donalds. By the inquisition, this
house was found to possess lands to the value of 16/. 8s. 4c?.,
now worth 308/. 6s. 8d.
At ARDN AX Y. A Monastery for Eremites, following the
rule of Augustine, built in the year 1427.
At ATHMEY. A Premonstratensian Monastery, founded
by Clarus M Maylin, Archdeacon of Elphin, in the year
1251 ; possessions were granted to Robert Harrisson, who
assigned them to William Crofton.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1243, by
David M Kelly, Archbishop of Cashell; granted 35
Henry VIII., with the appurtenances, to Walter Flem
ing, at the yearly rent of 2s. 6c?., now worth 21. 10s.
Hare Abbey, or St. Mary s Abbey, of the rock of
Cashell, founded by the Benedictines, but given, in the
course of time, to the Cistercian Monks. This really
splendid edifice was richly endowed; granted to
Thomas Sinclair, 42 Elizabeth, at the yearly rent of
2s., now worth 2/. ,.
Hacket s Abbey, belonging to the Franciscans. The
house and its possessions were valued, when surrendered
by the last Prior, at 3J. 10s. 2d. ; granted 30 Henry
VIII., for ever, to Edmond Butler, Archbishop of
Cashell, at the yearly rent of 2s. 10c?., now worth
2J. 16s. Sd.
At CLONAUL. An Hospital of Hospitalers, founded
before trie thirteenth century.
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At CLONMELL. A Dominican Friary, founded in the
year 1269.
A Franciscan Friary, built in the year 1269, by
Otho de Graudison. There was a miraculous image of
St. Francis. This splendid house and all its extensive
possessions were granted 34 Henry VIII., to James
Earl of Ormond and to the Commonalty of Clonmell.
At DOXAGIIMORE, in the barony of Offa and Iffa.
There was an Abbey by St. Farannan ; now a Protestant
place of worship.
At EMLY, an ancient and celebrated Archiepiscopal city,
in the county of Tipperary.
A Monastery, founded by St. Ailbe, who was styled
a second St. Patrick ; he died in the year 527, and
was interred here.
At FETHERD. An Augustine Monastery. By an inqui
sition of 31 Henry VIII., this house had possessions to the
amount of 11. 13s. 4d., now worth 153/. 6s. Sd. Granted
to Sir Edmund Butler, at the yearly rent of 5s. 4c?., now
worth 51. 6s. Sd.
At HOLY CROSS. A Cistercian Monastery, built by
Donogh O Brien, King of Limerick. This was a sumptuous
house, and was very richly endowed in lands and other te-
tements. Granted 5 Elizabeth, with all the appurtenances,
to Gerald Earl of Ormond. at the yearly rent of 15/. 10s. 4c?.,
now worth 310;. 6s. Sd.
At INISLOUXAGH, in the barony of Offa and Iffa, on the
Suir. An Abbey, founded by St. Mochoemse, who died
on the 13th March 655; he was succeeded by Congan,
about the year 1153, who supplied St. Bernard with ma
terials for writing the Life of St. Malachy. Donald O Brien,
King of Limerick, rebuilt this Monastery in 1187, and en
dowed it, wkh the assistance of Malachy O Foelan, Prince
of the Decies ; granted 33 Elizabeth to Edward Geogh ;
rent 24/., now worth 480/. There is a holy well, which is
frequented by people from all quarters.
At KILCOMIN. A Benedictine Priory, founded by Philip
of Worcester, chief governor of Ireland, in the year 1184.
He supplied it with friars from the abbey of Glastonbury.
At KILCOELY. A Cistercian Abbey, built by Donogh
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
Carbragh O Brien, in the year 1200 ; it Ijad extensive pos
sessions; granted 31 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl of
Ormond.
At KILMORE, in Upper Orrnond. An Abbey, founded in
the year 540; now a Protestant place of worship.
At KILLIXEXALLAGH. A Franciscan Friary, built
in the time of Henry VI. ; granted 35 Henry VIII., with
the possessions, to Dermot Ryan ; rent 4d. Irish, now worth
6s. Sd.
At LORIIAH, a small village in Lower Ormond, near the
Shannon. An Abbey, founded by St. Ruadan> who presided
over 150 monks, and died in the year 584. Turgesius and
his Norwegians burnt and destroyed this town, with all the
religious houses, in the year 845. This is now a Protestant
place of worship.
A Dominican Friary, founded in the year 1269, by
Walter de Burgo, King of Ulster.
At MONANCIIA, situated almost in the centre of the great
bog of Monela, three miles south east of Roscrea, a Mo
nastery of Culdean Monks. The house and revenues were
granted 28 Elizabeth to Sir Lucas Dillon.
At MOYLAGII, two miles west of Carrick. A Nunnery,
under the invocation of St. Brigid ; granted to Sir Henry
Radcliff.
At NENAGII. An Hospital for Augustines, who were to
attend constantly the sick and infirm ; it was endowed by
Theobald Walter. Though the possessions of this house
were immense, they were granted, together with the house
itself, 5 Elizabeth, to Oliver Grace, for the rent of
391. Os. lOd, now worth 780J. 16s. Sd.
A Franciscan Friary, built in the reign of Henry III.,
by the Butler family ; granted 30 Elizabeth, to Ro
bert Collum, at the yearly rent of 22/. 17s. 8c?., now
worth 4571. 13s. 4d.
At ROSCREA. A magnificent Monastery, built by Saint
Cronan.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1490, by
Mulruany na Feasoige O Carroll, or by his wife
Bibiana. An inquisition wag held 27 Dec, 1568;
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this house and the possessions were granted to the Earl
of Ormond, who assigned the same to William Crow.
THURLES. A Carmelite Monastery, founded in the
year 1300, by the family ef Butler ; granted, together with
the possessions, to the Earl of Ormond.
TIPPER A RY. A Monastery of Augustin Eremites, founded
in the reign of Henry III. ; granted, with the possessions,
.34 Henry VIII., to Dermot Ryan ; rent Sd. Irish, now
worth 13s. 4c?.
TIRDAGLASS, on the bank of Lough Derg. A Monas
tery, founded by St. Columba, a disciple of St. Finian ; he
died of the plague in the year 552. His feast falls on
13 Dec. and the feast of St. Aidbeus falls on 24 May.
Many illustrious saints and scholars flourished in this house
until the twelfth century.
TOOME, six miles south of Tipperary. A Priory of
Canons. St. Donan was honoured here, and it is supposed
that he was the founder. Queen Elizabeth granted this for
twenty-one years to Miler Magragh, Archbishop of Cashell.
TYRONE (COUNTY).
ARDBOE. A noble and celebrated Monastery, built by
St. Colman.
BALLIINESAGART, in the Barony of Dungannon. A
Franciscan Friary, buik by Con. O Neilin the year 1489.
CLOG HER. An episcopal see and borough, three miles
and a half south west of Lurgan. A Priory of regular Ca
nons, presided over by St. Patrick, who resigned it to St.
Kertern, who founded the celebrated abbey here. King
James granted this abbey and revenues to George Montgo
mery, Bishop of Clogher.
CLUAIXDUBHAIX, near Clogher. A large Nunnery,
founded by St. Patrick.
COROCK. A Franciscan Monastery, built in the fifteenth
century ; granted to Sir Henry Piers.
DONNAGIIMORE, three miles west of Dungannon. An
Abbey, built by St. Patrick, in which St. Columb was
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
honoured ; it stcod until the thirteenth century, and of
course until the general dissolution.
DUNG ANN ON, a borough town. A Franciscan Friary,
built by Con. O Neil, in the reign of Henry VII. ; granted
to Richard Earl of Westmeath, who assigned it to Sir
Arthur Chichester.
GERVAGHKERIN. A Franciscan Friary, built in the
fifteenth century; granted to Sir Henry Piers, with the friary
of Corock,
OMAGH. An Abbey, founded in the early ages, and in
the fifteenth century a Franciscan Friary ; granted with the
friary of Corock.
PUBLE. A Franciscan Friary, founded in the fifteenth
century ; granted to Sir Henry Piers.
WATERFORD (COUNTY).
ACHADDAG A IN. An Abbey, by St. Dogain, who was a
strenuous supporter of the ancient mode of celebrating
Easter.
ARDMORE, a village four miles east of Youghal. An
Abbey, founded by St. Declan, whose feast falls on 24 July.
St. Ultan, his successor, was living after the year 550. The
splendid round tower, and stately ruins of several churches ;
the Adam and Eve, with the tree and serpent ; the judg
ment of Solomon, all in alto relievo, strike the traveller s
mind with awe, as well as with regret for its fallen de
graded state from its ancient wealth and piety.
BALLYVONY, six miles north-east of Dungorvan. A
large building in ruins, 1 50 feet by 90, which is supposed
to be a Commandery of Hospitalers.
BEWLEY, two miles south of Lismore. An Hospital of
Hospitalers, in ruins.
CAPPAGH, three miles and a half west of Dangorvan.
The ruins of a Commandery of Hospitalers.
CARRICKBEG, near Carrick-on-Suir. A Franciscan
Friary, built in the year 1336, by the Earl of Ormond;
granted, 31 Henry VIII., to Thomas Earl of Ormond. The
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steeple still remains, a very curious building, about sixty
feet high, rising like a pyramid, which point begins several
feet from the ground in the middle of the church.
CLASIIMORE, three miles and a half north of Youghal.
An Abbey, founded by Cuanceor, according to the orders
of Mochoemoc, who had raised Cuanchear from the dead ;
that saint died 13th March, 655. Granted to Sir Walter
Raleigh.
CROOK E, on the bay, four miles from Waterford, A
Commandery, founded in the thirteenth century, for the
Hospitalers, by the Baron of Curraghmore ; granted,
27 Elizabeth, to Antony Power, for sixty years ; rents 12/.
11s. 10d., now worth 2511; 16s. Sd.
DUNG ARYAN. There was a Priory of Canons, founded
in the seventh century, by St. Garbhan, a disciple of St.
Finbar.
An Augustin Friary, founded by Thomas Lord
Offaley ; the O Briens were benefactors ; granted, with
sundry lands, 37 Elizabeth, for twenty-one years, to
Roger Dalton; rent40/. 10s., now worth 810/. There
was an hospital also under the invocation of St. Brigid.
KILBARRY, one mile and a half from Waterford. An
Hospital of Hospitalers.
KILLUNKART, near Dungarvari. A Commandery of
Hospitalers.
KILLURE, two miles east of Waterford. A Commandery
of Hospitalers ; granted, together with revenues, 25 Eliza
beth, to Nicholas Aylmer, for fifty years, at the yearly rent
of 131. 6s. 8rf., now worth 266J. 16s. 8rf.
Kilmboynan Abbey had a house in Waterford; called
the Old Court, which could not escape the all-seeing
inquisition of Elizabeth.
LISMORE. An Abbey of regular Canons, founded by
St. Mocheda, in the year 630, together with a celebrated
school ; though St. Senan, St. Lugad, St. Neman, and St.
Madoc, seem to have been there bishops before him. Cor-
cran Cleirach, anachorite of all Ireland, died at Lismore, in
the year 1 140. He was a celebrated divine ; and so greatly
excelled all the western Europe in religion and learning, that
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every contest throughout the kingdom was referred to him.
In 1127 Cormac McCarthy, King of Munster, being de
throned, he was compelled to go on a pilgrimage to Lismore,
where he erected two churches. In 1135 Daniel O Brien,
King of Dublin, resigned his crown, and died a professed
monk in this house.
An Hospital for Lepers, founded under the invoca
tion of St. Brigid.
A Cell of Anachorites, appertaining to the church
of Lismore.
MOLANA, an island in the Black Water, two miles and
a half above Waterford. There was an Abbey, founded in
the sixth century by St. Molanfide. Queen Elizabeth
granted this house and possessions to Sir Walter Raleigh,
who assigned them to the Earl of Cork.
MOTH EL, two miles south of Carrick. An Augustin
Monastery, built by St. Brogan, and Was succeeded by St.
Coan in the sixth century ; granted, 33 Henry VIII., with
all the possessions, to Butler and Peter Power ; rent
61. 4s., now worth 128/.
RUIN CREW, two miles west of Youghal. An Hospital of
Hospitalers ; granted to Sir Walter Raleigh, who assigned
it to the Earl of Cork.
WATERFORD, a large commercial sea port. An Au
gustin Priory, founded by the Ostmen ; it was richly
endowed by different persons in the course of time ; granted,
with several other possessions, 31 Elizabeth, to Elizabeth
Butler, alias Sherlock, for twenty-one years; rent 471.
5s. Sd., now worth 2,345J. 13s. 4d.
The Hospital of St. Stephen, founded for Lepers, by
the Power family.
The Priory of St. .John the Evangelist, founded in
the year 1 185, by John Earl of Morton, for the Bene
dictines. This house received several grants of lands
and tenements. Granted to William Wyse, Esq., at
the annual rent of a knight s fee.
The Monastery of our Saviour, built by the Domi
nicans, in the reign of Henry III. ; granted, 34 Henry
VIII., to James White ; rent 4s., now worth 41. The
County Court House is called Black Friars.
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A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1240, by
Lord Hugh Purcell, who was interred here the same
year, by the side of the high altar; granted, 33 Henry
VIII, to Patrick Walsh and scholars, at the yearly rent
of 8s., now worthS/.; and a fine of 1511. 13s. 4d.,
now worth 3,033Z. 6s. Sd. The Holy Ghost Hospital
has been erected on a part of the ruins of this priory.
WESTMEATH (COUNTY).
ARDCHARN. An Abbey by St. Beoaid, who died the
8th March, 523.
ATHLONE. This town is built on the river Shannon,
partly in the county of Roscommon and partly in the county
of Westmeath. A Monastery was built on this side for
Franciscans, by Charles, or Cathal Croibh Dearg O Connor,
Prince of Connaught ; and by Sir Henry Dillon, who was
interred here.
ATHRECARNE. A Dominican Friary, built in the four
teenth century, by Robert Dillon, of Drumrany granted,
with all its possessions in this county, 37 Henry VIII., to
Robert Dillon, at the fine of 13/. 13s. 4rf., now worth 273 J.
6s. 8d. : and a rent of 6c/., now worth 10s.
BALLIMORE, on Lough-Seudy, ten miles west of Mul-
lingar. A Monastery, founded before the year 700.
An Abbey, built in the year 1218, by the family of
Lacie, for Nuns and Friars : they lived under the same
roof, but in different apartments. This house had ex
tensive possessions, and underwent several inquisitions
in the reigns of Henry VIII. and Elizabeth.
CLONFAD, five miles and a half east of Mullingar. A
Church, founded by St. Ethchen, who died in the year 577.
Clonfad is now a Chapel.
CLONRANE, seven miles south of Mullingar. An Abbey,
inhabited by several Saints from the sixth to the tenth cen
tury; suppressed.
COMRAIRE, near the hill of Usmeach. An Abbey, in
which St. Colman was honoured ; he died in the year 652.
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, drc.
DRUMRANY, or DRUM RATH, six miles north-east of
Athlone. An Abbey, built in the year 588. In the year
946 this house, with 150 persons in it, was burnt to the
ground by the Ostmen.
At DYSART, four miles south of Mullingar. An Abbey,
built by St. Colman ; it became a Franciscan Friary before
the year 1331.
At FARRENENAMANAGHE. The inquisition of James, in
the third year of his reign, finds this Abbey in ruins, though
possessed of a certron of land, tithes, and other tenements,
value I2d., now worth H.
FARREN-MAC-HICKEES. The inquisition of James III.
finds the ruins of a Nunnery that was possessed of some lands .
There was an abbey here; and it is recorded that
in the year 665, St. Finchin governed three thousand
Monks in it.
FORE, once a celebrated town, now an obscure village.
This abbey and possessions made, according to the inquisi
tion held, 31 Henry VIII., 161/. 12s., now worth 3,232J.
yearly; granted in the year 1588, for thirty-one years, to
Christopher Baron of Delvin.
At CLONCALL, bordering on Kilkenny West. A Monas
tery, built in the year 486, by St. Munis ; now a chapel.
At HARE ISLAND, in Loughree. A Monastery, built by
the family of Dillon.
At KEXARD, near the county of Longford, north of Inny.
A Nunnery, built early.
At KILL ARE, in the barony of Raconrath. Three
churches, one dedicated to St. Aid, another called Temple
Brigid, and the third the Court of St. Brigid ; there were
three holy wells. St. Cuman was abbot here.
At KILBEGGAN, a borough town, A Monastery, built by
St. Becan. Another Monastery, founded on the same, re
built in the year 3200, by the family of Dalton. This
abbey, and all its extensive possessions, were granted, after
having undergone several inquisitions in the reign of Henry
VIII. and his son Edward VI., to be held of the King and
of the Castle of Dublin, in free and common soccage.
At KILBEXY, an ancient town adorned with a castle
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belonging to the Lacie family ; and a Monastery or an Hos
pital for the lepers, under the invocation of St. Brigid ; it
stood until the fifteenth century.
KILCONIREGII and CONRY were 1 chapels in the barony
of Moycashsll ; St. Fearfio, son of a smith, was abbot in
the year 758.
At KILKENNY West. A Friary, built by Thomas, a
priest and friar, the grandson of Sir Thomas Dillon, who
came into Ireland, in the year 1185 ; granted, with the pos
sessions, 1 1 Elizabeth, to Robert Dillon ; rent 227. 10,9., now
worth 450Z. : there was also a holy well here.
At KILL UK EN, five miles east of Mullingar. An Abbey,
built by St. Luican, whose feast falls on 27th July ; now a
Protestant place of worship.
At KILMACAHILT,, or KiLMiCHAEL. A Franciscan
Friary, built by the family of Petyt ; granted to Robert
Nangle.
At KILTOMA, or KILTOAMEN. An Abbey, built by
St. Nennid or Ninn, whose feast falls on 13th November.
At LECKIN, in the barony of Corkerry. An Abbey, built
"by St. Crumin, who died in the year 664 ; now a parish
church.
At LYNN, in the barony of Delvin, An Abbey, founded
in the early ages ; but now a Protestant place of worship.
At MULLINGAR, an ancient town. A Priory, called the
House of God of Mullingar ; founded for Canons in the
year 1227, by Ralph Petyt, Bishop of Meath, who died in
the year 1229; this house, with all the possessions, were
granted 34 Elizabeth, to Richard Tuyte ; rent 16/. 5s. 10d,
now worth 325/. 16s. Sd.
A Dominican Friary, founded by the family of Nu
gent, in the year 1237 ; granted, 8 Elizabeth, to Walter
Hope ; rent 10/., now worth 200^.
A Fanciscan Friary, built in the year 1622, by the
Friars ; like the lambs building amongst the wolves.
At MULTIFERNAM. A Monastery,, built in the year 1236,
by William Delamar, for the Franciscans ; granted, with
the possessions, 8 Henry VIII., to Edmond Field, Patrick
Clynch, and Phil, Petency, for a, fine of 80, worth now
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c.
together with the rent of 4*., that is 41. of the
present money. It appears that the Friars possessed them
selves again of this house unti] the year 1641.
. At RATH UG ii. A Monastery by St. Aid; now a chapel.
At RA TIIYXE, six miles east of Mullingar. A Monas
tery built by St. Carthag or Mochuda, where he presided
for forty years, over eight hundred and sixty-seven Monks,
luho supported themselves and the neighbouring poor bif
labour.
At TEAGHBAOITIIENT. A Monastery, built by St. Baithen;
stood until the 13th century.
At TEAGHTELLE. A Monastery, built by St. Cera, of
Muskerry, but being recommended by St. Munnu to resign
the house to St. Tellius, she did, and then returned home to
her native country, in the year 576.
At TIPPERT. A Monastery, built by St. Fechin, of Fore;
now a chapel.
At TOBER. Pope Innocent VIII. granted licence to Ed-
mond de Lantu Laiei to build a Monastery here for Domi
nicans; granted 31 Elizabeth to Henry Matthews.
At TRISTERXAGII, on the banks of Lough Iron. A
Priory, founded by Geoffry de Constantine, an English
emigrant, about the ) r ear 1200; granted, for twenty- one
years, to Captain William Piers, 31 Henry VIII., at the
yearly rent of 60/., now worth 120/.
WEXFGRD (COUNTY).
At ACHADIIABHLA. A Monastery, founded by St.
Finiari, of Clonard.
At AIRDNE COEMHAIX. A Monastery, by St. Coerrran,
brother of St. Dagan, who died in the year 639, abbot here.
Af BALLYHACK. A Commandery, subordinate to that of
Kilcloghan.
At BEGERY, or LITTLE ISLAND, an Island north of
Wexford harbour. A celebrated Monastery and a School,
founded by St. Ibor or Ivor, who died in the year 500.
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At CAMROS. An Abbey, bull by St. Abban, who died
in the year 640 ; and the abbot St. Mosacre died in the
year 650.
At CARNSORE. A Monastery, miilt by St. Domangort,
of Ossory, at the foot of a high hill that overhangs the
Irish Channel ; now a Protestant place of worship.
At CLONEMORE, two miles south of Inniscorthy. A Mo
nastery, built by St. Maidoc.
At CLON MINES. An Augustine Monastery, founded by
the family of Cavanagh, before the year 1385; granted,
with the possessions, 35 Henry VIII., to John Parker;
rent 2s. 6c?., now worth 2/. 10s.
At DARIN is, an island near the town of Wexford. A
Monastery, built by St. Nemhan, whose feast falls on 8th
March ; St. Gobban and St. Caiman were abbots here
before the year 540.
At DOWN, six miles from Inniscorthy. A Monastery,
built before the arrival of the English, and continued until
it was granted, in 1637, to the Lord Baltimore.
At DRUIM CHAOIN. An Abbey founded by St. Abban,
who died in the year 650.
At DUNBRODY, four miles south of Ross. An Abbey,
founded through the bounty of Harvey de Monte Maurisco,
Seneschal to the Earl of Pembroke. The Earl himself and
his son Walter were benefactors; by an inquisition held
37 Henry VIII., the possessions were valued at 251. 4s. 8df.,
now worth 504Z. 3s. 4c?. ; granted to Osborne Itchiugham ;
rent 31. 10s. 6J., now worth 70J. 10s.
At INNISCORTHY, a borough town. A Cell to the Abbey
of St. Thomas, in Dublin ; founded and richly endowed for
the salvation of his own and the souls of his wife, father
and mother, by Gerald de Prendergast, about the year 1225;
granted in the year 1581, to Edward Spenser ; rent 13/. 5s.,
now worth 265/.
A Franciscan Friary, founded in the year 1460, by
Donald Cavanagh; granted 37 Elizabeth, to Sir
Henry Wallop, for a Knight s service, and rent
10J. 16s. 4d., now worth 216/. 6s. 8c?.
FERNS. Abbey founded on land given by Brandub king
ABBEYS, PRIORIES, &c,
of Leinster, to St.Moadhog, called also Aidan ; it continued
a celebrated house until the general suppression. In 1166,
Dermot M Meerchad, King of Leinster, burned the town,
and in atonement to God for this sin, he founded an Augus
tine Abbey here, and richly endowed the same; granted,
with all the possessions, 26 Elizabeth, for 60 years, to Tho-
inas Masterson ; rent 16/. 4c?.; now worth 320/. 6s. Sd.
GLASSCARIG. On the sea, six miles north of Gorey.
Griffin Cordon, Cicilia Barry, his wife, and Roboric Burke,
her father, and three other persons, granted all their lands
in CousinquiloSj &c., for building here a Benedictine Priory.
Two different inquisitions, one 35 Henry VIII., and the
other, 5 Edward VI, found this house in possession of many
lands, and other tenements.
HOARTOWN. Carmelite Priory, built in the 14th century
by a Mr. Furlong ; granted to Sir John Davis and Francis
Talbot.
INBHERDAOILE. Monastery, built by St. Dagain, bro
ther to St. Goemgene, who was also Bishop of Achad
Dagain in Leinster, and died 639.
KILCLOGHAN. Near the mouth of the Suir. Comman-
dery built by O Moore, for the Templars, but on the suppres
sion of this Order, it was given to the Hospitalers ; under
went an inquisition 32 Henry VIII. ; granted, 30 Elizabeth,
to Sir Henry Harrington, for the fourth part of a knight s
fee, and lent 351. 16s. Sd. ; now worth 716/. 13s. 4d.
MAG HERE NUIDHE. A noble Monastery, founded by
St. Abban, who died in the year 650.
Cross Friary, for the redemption of captives, was
built on a rising ground.
Monastery of St. Saviour, erected for the Francis
cans, by Sir John Devereaux before the year 1300:
granted, 30 Elizabeth, to the Earl of Ormond. The east
end of the house is now a Protestant place of worship.
Augustine Friary, built in the reign of Edward
III. ; this house had some valuable possessions, though
granted, 35 Henry VIII., to Richard Butler, at the
yearly rent of 17 d. Irish ; now worth II. 8s. 4d.
TINTEKN. On the Bannowbay, three miles north eastoi
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Duncannon Fort. William Earl of Pembroke, having been
in great danger on sea, made a vow to build an Abbey on
the first spot where he should land in safety ; he put into
this bay, and religiously redeemed his vow, by erecting a
Cistercian Abbey for Monks, whom he brought from Tintern
Abbey, Monmouthshire ; he endowed it with many valuable
lands ; he died in 1219, and King John confirmed his will.
Though this house and possessions amounted, according to
the inquisition held 31 Henry VIII., to 751. 7s. Sd., now
worth 1517Z. I3s.4d., they were granted to Anthony Col-
clough, at 26/. 4s. yearly rent ; now worth 5241.
WE x FORD. A sea-port town, and a borough. Priory of
regular Canons. It was richly endowed by several noble
men. There was an inquisition held on it, 31 Henry VIII.,
another 1 Edward VI., when it was granted for ever to John
Parker, for the annual rent of 15s. d.; now worth 151. 10s.;
but a third inquisition was held, 26 Elizabeth, when the
house and possessions were found in the hands of Philip
Devereux of Wexford. .This Church still remains with a
large tower in the middle.
Priory of Hospitalers, founded by William Mare-
schal, Earl of Pembroke.
Grey Friary, or Franciscan, founded in the reign of
Henry III., granted 35 Henry VIII., to Paul Turner
and James Devereux; rent IQd. Irish; now worth
16s. 8d.
Hospital of Lepers, to which Henry IV., in the year
1408, made a grant of lands.
WICKLOW (COUNTY).
ARK LOW. Formerly the residence of the Kings of
Dublin ; a town then of great note, and adorned with a mo
nastery which Theobald Fitz Walter founded for the Domini
cans; granted, 35 Henry VIII., to John Travers, rent
2s. 2d.; now worth 2J. 3s. 4 d.
BALLYKINE. Six miles and a half west of Arklow
Abbey, founded by St. Keivin. On the site of which a Mr.
Whaley built a house, called the Whaley Abbey.
ABBEYS, PRIOUIES, &c.
BALTINGLASS. A borough town, on the river Slaney.
Cistercian Abbey, built in the year 1148, by Dermot
M Murchad O Cavanagh, King of Leinster ; granted, 30
Elizabeth, to Sir Henry Harrington, at 1 II. 19s. yearly rent,
now worth 239/.; though it was worth double that sum.
DOTARD. A church, built by St. Silvester, who came to
Ireland with St. Palladius about the year 430 ; now a Pro
testant place of worship.
GLANDALOGH. Twenty-two miles from Dublin, and
eleven north-west of Wicklow, formerly an episcopal see,
arid a well inhabited city full of religious edifices. An Abbey
founded and presided over for many years by St. Kelvin,
who died 3d June, 618, at the age of 120 years. On the
3d June, immense multitudes of pilgrims visit the seven
churches of Glandalogh, to venerate St. Kelvin, and his
sister, St. Molibba. The seven churches are, the Cathedral
Church, St. Kelvin s Kitchen, Our Lady s Church, Priory
of St. Saviour, the Ivy Church, Teampul na Skellig, the
Rhepart.
TRISBOYNE. Four miles east of Wicklow. An Abbey,
by St. Baithen.
KILGORM. An Abbey, by St. Gorman, nephew to St.
Patrick ; now a Protestant place of worship.
KILLAIRD. A Nunnery, built in the year 588 ; by St.
Tamthinna.
SRUTHAIR. An Abbey built by St. Mogoroc, brother to
St. Canoe; it stood to the 14th century.
WICKLOW. Capital of the county, and a borough. A
Franciscan Friary, founded in the reign of Henry III., by the
O Byrn,es, and theO Tooles; granted, 7 Elizabeth, to Henry
Harrington for 21 years; rent 3^. 12s. 9<1; now worth
72J. 1 5s.
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